Rhipsalis pilocarpa Minima
Place ideally in partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
It can tolerate -1.1 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
It is best in a hanging pot. It is best suited to shaded areas as it does not like direct sun.
Rhipsalis pilocarpa Minima, also known as Hairy Stemmed Rhipsalis, is a cultivar of Rhipsalis pilocarpa native to Brazil. It is sometimes also referred to as a subspecies. The succulent grows as an epiphytic shrub.
This plant is characterized by cylindrical stems that are initially upright but later droop. The stems grow up to 40 cm long and are quite thick. They branch into horsetails at the top. The entire stems and branches are very dark green and covered with white hairs that grow from the areoles.
The flowers of this plant are small, fragrant and white with pink centres.
The succulent grows slowly and does not tolerate direct sunlight. Exposure to afternoon sun can burn, yellow or stain the leaves. The plant is best suited to hanging containers, where the plant's body structure will stand out.