Rhipsalis pentaptera

Rhipsalis pentapteraRhipsalis is a genus of epiphytic jungle cactus that are excellent vining or trailing plants. Any and all rhipsalis hold a special place in our hearts, they not only add beauty and character to any space, but are also fairly easy going in care needs. This specific Rhipsalis is believed to be extinct in the wild. Care Since they are a jungle cactus they prefer bright indirect light. Water when first 2" of the soil is dry. Typically this tends to be

These would do best in a bright filtered light and can even handle some direct sun

Water the soil well roughly every 2-3 weeks in the summer and cut back watering to once a month in the fall and winter

so watering is recommended roughly weekly as the top 2" of soil dry out

These plants were really popular in the 70’s and then it seems like they fell out of large-scale horticultural production

As it matures

These orchids are terrestrials

lance-shaped leaves that grow in a rosette pattern

as they don't appreciate sitting wet for too long

" Cattleya cernua is a small to medium-sized orchid that produces beautifully delicate flowers with a rich

It has a symbiotic relationship with the moths in it's native region that have developed significantly long proboscis

Young plants usually do not produce fenestration until they mature

making it a desirable addition to any collector’s collection