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
Fruit: Showy
Other: Tiny globose, rose-red berry containing numerous black seeds
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Cream to pale yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Ulvilla
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Pfeiffera ianthothele
  • Synonym: Lepismium ianthothele

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