Pfeiffera monacantha(Griseb . ) P.V. heathland
Acanthorhipsalis monacantha , Hariota monacantha , Lepismium monacanthum , Pfeiffera monacanthasubsp.monacantha , Rhipsalis monacantha
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : RhipsalideaeGenus : Pfeiffera
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Pfeiffera monacanthais native to northwesternArgentinaand southeasternBolivia . It grows as an epiphytic plant or lithophyte at elevations ranging from 980 to 6,560 foot ( 300 to 2,000 m ) .
Pfeiffera monacantha , also known asLepismium monacanthumorRhipsalis monacantha , is a shrubby , slow - growingcactuswith flat to three - angled branches with serrate rib and felted areoles , each with a few bristles and 1 to 6 sticker . The branches can grow up to 18 column inch ( 45 cm ) long and 1.2 inches ( 3 atomic number 96 ) wide , initially upright , becoming pendant as they grow . The spine are stout and calamitous and can measure out up to 0.4 inches ( 1 atomic number 96 ) long .
The flush are waxy orange and appear lone at areoles . They can reach up to 0.6 in ( 1.5 atomic number 96 ) in length and 0.8 inches ( 2 curium ) in diameter . The fruit are small , spherical , orange or pale pink , more or less semitransparent , and decorate the plant for month .
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USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Rhipsalisdo not thrive in direct sunlight . photo to the good afternoon Sunday can burn the foliage , turn them yellowed , or run to spotting . However , they will not bloom without sufficient sunshine , and their growth can be stunted . Therefore , these cacti do best with morning sun and full spook in the afternoon .
AsRhipsalisis commonly grownindoors , care must be given to the emplacement of the plant . They should be kept at least 20 inch ( 50 cm ) from window that receive noonday or afternoon sun . The glassful in the window can multiply the heat from the Sunday ’s beam , causingsunburnedleaves . Keep in mind that in its native environment , Rhipsalisis accustomed to receiving light filtered through dense , overhang tree branch . see this environs can assist you adjust your lighting accordingly .
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Rhipsalisis not a drought - resistant plant , so regularwateringis essential . Overwatering , however , can make weak stems and rot roots . A lachrymation can help you measure the amount of water you are provide . The pot sizing , compared to the sizing of the plant , the humidity levels in the dwelling , and the type ofpotting soilused can all affect the watering frequency .
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