Rhipsalis paradoxa (Salm-Dyck ex Pfeiffer) Salm-Dyck

subg. Calamorhipsalis
Common Name: Chain Cactus
Family: Cactaceae Juss.

Country of Origin: Brazil
Habitat: epiphyte in seasonal Atlantic forest

Culture: Epiphytic, regularly moist well drained media. Winter dormant; prefers temps around 48F, reduced water and no fertilizer.

USDA Zone: 9b-10

Accession Data:

Accession # 198501056
Source: Unknown
Accession Date: 12-31-1985
Bench: 3303 - ZING:Alpinia & Orchidantha
- Currently: active - healthy
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 03-15-2024
Restrictions:
- CITES Appendix II Listed Plant

Classification:

Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
SubClass: core eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
SubOrder:
Family: Cactaceae
SubFamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Rhipsalideae
SubTribe:

Flowering Data:

This accession has been observed in bloom on:

Year	Jan				Feb				Mar					Apr				May				Jun					Jul				Aug				Sep					Oct				Nov				Dec
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008

References (internal):

EEB Greenhouse Holdings native to: Brazil Southeast / Brazil South

References (external):

The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Last accessed on Wednesday, 11 December, 2019.
Rhipsalis.com. Last accessed on Wednesday, 11 December, 2019.
Wikispecies/ Last accessed on Wednesday, 11 December, 2019.

data regenerated on Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:24:02 -0400 [bcm v4.0]