Rhipsalis (Lepismium) monacantha
Cliff dwelling cactus, great for cascading pots / baskets. Many medium sized brilliantly bright waxy orange flowers followed by decorative fruit.
 Sinónimos | Lepismium monacantha Hariota monacantha Acanthorhipsalis monacantha Pfeiffera monacantha |
|---|---|
 Altura | 12–18 pulg. |
 Ancho | 1–3 pies |
 Tolera | Calor, Macetas |
 Riego | Moderado |
This cactus is from tropical 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. | |
 Resiste hasta | 30 °F |
 Exposición | Sol parcial – Sombra parcial |
 Características | Cactus, Epífita, Con flores, Colgante |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Corteza para orquídeas |
 Fertilización | Uso general a media concentración, Necesita poco |
 Origen | Argentina |
Notas de cultivo
Leaves start out triangular in cross section, but later become flat.
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.
Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.
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