Rhipsalis teres

wickerware cactus
Cascading epiphytic jungle cactus best in containers, good for vertical gardens. Lovely indoors. Subtle flowers. Water regularly.
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height 1–3ft
width 6–12in
tolerates Drought, Pots
water
needs		 Moderate
water
info		 This cactus is from tropical and subtropical areas with frequent rainfall and as such prefers to go mostly dry, but not dry out completely. Given that it likes a quick draining medium watering can be quite frequent, especially in warmer months.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Sun – Full Shade
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Pots: Cactus Mix, Orchid Bark
fertilizing Acid 1/2 Strength
origin SE Brazil
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 16, 17, 21–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

We recommend all purpose fertilizer for this plant, but given the climate of this cactus, it would likely take well to fertilizing with an acidic fertilizer at half strength. If you find your cactus is yellowing acidifying the growing conditions may help green it up.
This plant should be grown mounted or in pots, but not planted in the ground.
Thrives both indoors and out, thanks to its origins from southern and southeastern Brazil.

Special Interest

A delightful cascading houseplant that can leapfrog: Wandering strands produce aerial roots that tack into soil of nearby containers and generate new growth centers.