Rhipsalis pilocarpa in 305 mm Metal Scrollwork Hanging Basket with Removeable Hanger

Family: Cactaceae (the cactus family)
Genus: Rhipsalis (includes many Central and South American epiphytes)

Botanical/Binomial Name: Rhipsalis pilocarpa
Meaning of Name:
Rhipsalis, from New Latin, from Ancient Greek ῥίψ (rhíps, ‘wickerwork’) + Latin -alis (‘-al’): pertaining to wickerwork; and
pilocarpa, from Latin pilus (‘hair’) + Ancient Greek καρπός (karpós, ‘fruit’): hairy fruit

Common Names: Hairy-stemmed cactus, Hairy-fruited cactus

Botanical Characteristics: Herbaceous | Hanging Perennial | Evergreen | Frost tender
Propagation: Cuttings | Layering

Item Description:
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This item is the exact plant with basket as in the photos.

Dimensions of the metal scrollwork hanging basket are 305 mm diameter by 170 mm without metal chain hanger, 640 mm with hanger. The hanger can support up to 6 kg and is easily removeable. The basket is lined with a firm coconut fibre single piece lining.

Plant Description:
Rhipsalis pilocarpa is an epiphytic cactus, meaning it grows on trees but does not take nutrients from, not harms, the host tree. Its hairy stems are a distinctive and easily recognisable feature of this species., but its specific name actually derives from the similarly-covered red berry-shaped fruits.

R. pilocarpa is native to Brazil.

The cascading stems are typically grey-green in colour at the base, often becoming purple-red towards the ends. is Rhipsalis photo showcases this species’ delightfully quirky growth habit, whereby it mostly hangs but will also send up long, erect smooth stems, which gives it even more visual interest! Some may bend over under their own weight with time.

Growing Information:
As a Brazilian rainforest epiphyte, Rhipsalis pilocarpa will need reliably frost-free, humid and moist well-draining conditions, dappled light, and occasional fertilising. It is otherwise a very easy-care plant and does very well indoors if your outdoor environment is not suitable.

Rhipsalis in general thrive all-year outdoors in frost-free climates, where they can be hung from porches, verandahs and even tree branches. Regular misting is enough to simulate a humid environment, and a slow-release fertiliser mimics the nutrient release it would get in Brazil from collected leaf detritus.

Propagation is mostly by cuttings. Allow a 10 cm piece to callous over a few days before potting on. The plant may also self-root from stems in contact with soil or potting medium.