Rhipsalis floccosa
woolly wickerware cactus
A cactus with long, pendent, cylindrical green stems often with aerial roots, and small, funnel-shaped creamy-white flowers, tipped with pink, in late winter and early spring, followed by white berries
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter | Pink White |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Rhipsalis are epiphytic perennials with branched stems that may be cylindrical, winged or leaf-like, and small funnel-shaped flowers followed by berry-like fleshy fruits
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Tropical South America
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in a sharply draining, humus rich compost in bright filtered light and high humidity.
Propagation
Propagate by seed in a covered propagator at 19-24C, or semi-ripe cuttings of stem sections in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Under glass, can be susceptible to mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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