Riphsalis mesembryanthemoides

“Clumpy Mistletoe Cactus”

Price range: R35.00 through R40.00

Colours of the succulents will vary from season to season as well as what you view on the website

All plants are dry rooted before shipping to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition. Therefore pots are not included in the order.

several Riphsalis species are known for their miniature, green, and often trailing growth habits.
these are also epiphytic cacti which lack the traditional sharp spines of desert cacti.
leaves often appear as lush-green, pencil-thin, or segmented stems.
partial shade and well-draining potting substrate.
these species originates from Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, on both sides of the Baja de Guanabara.
specific epithet “mesembryanthemoides” means “resembling Mesembryanthemum” refers to the likeliness of this species to members of the genus Mesembryanthemum.
water once per week well in warmer seasons.
winter minimize watering, protect against frost.

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