Botanical Name: Common Names:
Rhipsalis campos portoana Jungle Cactus,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Succulents & Cacti Epiphytic, Pendulous
Description:
Attractive, epiphytic creeping succulent vine with pendulous long thin branching green stems. Tiny white flowers appear in Spring and towards the end of Summer at the ends of stems, these are followed by small orange grape-like fruits. Spectacular feature when planted in a hanging basket.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a semi-shade position in a well draining soil. You can get a cactus and succulent specific potting mix. Let dry out between watering. Protect from frost and wind.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Cactaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low