Rhipsalis ‘Red Coral’ - pink epiphytic jungle flowering cactus
Elevate your plant collection with this mesmerizing beauty. Rhipsalis Ramulosa 'Red Coral,' a unique and enchanting succulent. This is a epiphytic cactus which boasts a cascading display of long, flat stems which range in colour from vibrant green, through orange to the deep pink hues of its juvenile foliage. The delicate, branching stems create a lush cascade of beauty and drama adding interest, light & life to any indoor space. When it flowers it does so from yellow buds which form at the margins of the leaves opening to reveal small, daisy like white flowers with yellow stamens. If fertilised this go on to form white berries
Positioning
The wild relative of this plant is an epiphyte, grows up and on trees. Emulate this light with a spot with good but mostly indirect light. Where it will get direct light in the early morning or late afternoon is ideal as too little light will result in a dulling in the pink colouration of the stems.
Watering
These plants require frequent watering in the growing season but be allowed to dry out between watering. Water directly onto the growing medium & avoid getting large drops of water on the stems.
Growth Habits
This plant will trail and needs room to do so as the stems can, over time, reach as long as 45cm.
Pot Size
This plant is supplied in a 14cm hanging pot
