Rhipsalis Paradoxa

This is an excellent trailing epiphytic cactus with twisted limbs that resemble a chain, commonly known as Chain Cactus. Often thornless, it consists of many smooth, concave, three-lobed segments that emerge in a twisted, nearly perpendicular position to the last, forming a long, spiraling, linked cord. The plants are immature but established. New growth is often lime or peach-colored, while mature growth is a soft green. It can reach impressive lengths of 6 feet or more when grown indoors. Place it on a high shelf or mantle where its growths can hang freely. Under ideal conditions, it may produce small white flowers. Best suited for an extra-small planter from Bergs Potter, it prefers bright to indirect sunlight.

Rhipsalis Paradoxa Care

• Light: Rhipsalis Paradoxa thrives in medium or indirect light and produces more leaves in these conditions, but it also appreciates higher light levels.
• Water: Allow the top 1 to 2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings. This plant needs watering only when all of the soil is dry, making it an excellent starter plant that can tolerate some neglect.
• Humidity: Typical household humidity levels are suitable for Rhipsalis Paradoxa. The increased humidity during a bath or shower is also beneficial.