Rhipsalis takes its scientific name from the ancient Greek term “interweaving,” which refers to the plant’s distinctive form. Rhipsalis, popularly known as the mistletoe cactus, is a type of epiphytic cactus. It is indigenous to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. They can also be found in isolated regions of Africa and Asia. This is the most common and largest genus of epiphytic cacti (plants that survive on other plants without damaging them). Rhipsalis comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, with over 35 distinct species. These plants are mostly pendulous, although some of them grow vertically….
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What are the specific environmental and care conditions for Bay laurel? How to achieve a balanced fertilization? When is the right time for a transplanting? How is the plant propagated? Find out in this article.
What are the specific environmental and care conditions for String-of-pearls? How to achieve a balanced fertilization? When is the right time for a transplanting? How is the plant propagated? Find out in this article.
Lobster-claws (Heliconia spp.) is a perennial, tropical plant, native to areas such as Hawaii, Costa Rica, southern Florida. The plant has large, waxy leaves, similar to the Banana tree. The flowers are very decorative, vertical or pendular, similar to Strelizia, and can be found in shades of red, orange, yellow, or green. Lobster-claws can be grown as a houseplant, but it grows and develops best in greenhouse conditions. This plant has high demands in terms of environmental factors, and some varieties can have a vigorous growth, reaching up to 4 meters in height. However, there are also smaller varieties that can…
What are the specific environmental and care conditions for Aeschynanthus? How to achieve a balanced fertilization? When is the right time for a transplanting? How is the plant propagated? Find out in this article.
What are the specific environmental and care conditions for Peperomia? How to achieve a balanced fertilization? When is the right time for a transplanting? How is the plant propagated? Find out in this article.
What are the specific environmental and care conditions for Maranta? How to achieve a balanced fertilization? When is the right time for a transplanting? How is the plant propagated? Find out in this article.
What are the specific environmental and care conditions for Madagascar jasmine? How to achieve a balanced fertilization? When is the right time for a transplanting? How is the plant propagated? Find out in this article.
What are the specific pests and diseases of orchids? What treatments can be carried out and which products are approved? What other measures can be applied for integrated control?
What are the specific environmental and care conditions for Strelitzia? How to achieve a balanced fertilization? When is the right time for a transplanting? How is the plant propagated? Find out in this article.
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