Mazhar Botanic Garden

Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa (Salm-Dyck) Barthllott

Red Mistletoe Cactus

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000525
English name: Red Mistletoe Cactus
Arabic name: بزودرهيبزالس
Native: Mexico , South America, Jamaica
Country: Jamaica Mexico United States
(PGR): Very rare

Graceful epiphyte succulent

Water preference: Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry When potted, water slowly, wait for water to flow out the bottom, and then pour the excess water from the tray to avoid water accumulation

Soil: Mixed Mildly acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline

Ornamental plant. Suitable fir hanging baskets

Rhipsalis ramulosa (Salm-Dyck) Pfeiff

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Lights: Sheltered shade
Propagation: Seeds, division and grafting. To divide, cut off the tip or lateral branches of the stem with a knife and plant it in soil. After a period of time, many small shoots will grow up near the cut. When a shoot grows to proper size, it can be cut off and transplanted to form a new plant.
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 10a : 11b
pH range: 6-7

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