General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Small spines along margins
Fruit: Showy
Other: Small, pale pinkish-orange berry
Fruiting Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Botanical names
  • Accepted: Pfeiffera monacantha
  • Synonym: Rhipsalis monacantha
  • Synonym: Lepismium monacanthum
  • Synonym: Acanthorhipsalis monacantha

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Location: Orangeburg, SC
Date: 2015-06-12
Lepismium formerly acanthorhipsalis
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Date: Apr 10, 2012
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Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on May 15, 2012 10:24 PM concerning plant:
    Acanthorhipsalis monacantha is an epiphytic cactus of the Rhipsalis family with flattened or 3-angled waxy green stems that become pendant with age. Acanthorhipsalis monacantha has springtime flowers that are a bright, golden orange, unusual color for rhipsalis.

    R. 'Mini' forms myriads of "knobby" green shapes with tufty brown spines.

    This plant, as with all Rhipsalis, prefers filtered light and slightly more humidity than other cacti. Soil should be largely composed of organic material, such as peat or sphagnum moss. Water thoroughly when top of soil is dry to the touch. Prefers days that are 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Prefers nighttime temperatures no cooler than 50 degrees Fahrenheit, especially in winter. Protect from frost.

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