Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. Horrida
Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. Horrida
Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. Horrida
Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. Horrida
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Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. Horrida

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Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. Horrida is part of the Cactaceae family and its native range is Madagascar. It is an epiphytic tropical cactus, it has pendulous cylindrical branches and is covered in bristly spines. 

Genus name comes from the Ancient Greek, meaning 'wicker work', this is in reference to the branches which appear to interlace as they hang. The specific epithet comes from the Latin bacciferum meaning 'berry-bearing'.

 

Light: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. In its natural environment this plant would receive dappled light. 

Water: With adequate light and a well draining potting mix, allow the top two inches to dry out before watering.

Potting mix: A well draining mix composed of a small amount of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark, horticultural grit and worm castings; you could also add some horticultural charcoal to this epiphytic mix.

Fertilising: Feed your plant with a cactus fertiliser every few waterings during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.

Temperature: 18-24˚C.

Humidity: Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. Horrida would prefer higher humidity but do well to adapt to average home humidity. You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.

Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. Horrida is non-toxic.