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Rhipsalis horridaThe scientific name for Mouse Tail Cactus is Rhipsalis horrida. Its long and densely stemmed spines resemble a mouse tail! The plant originates in Central South Africa, belongs to the family of Cactaceae, and can grow up to a height of 6 inches. The growth slows down in the winter season, making the plant winter dormant. Growth Rate While the plant grows fairly quickly, ensure that it is repotted every year once the growing season is over and the
The scientific name for Mouse Tail Cactus is Rhipsalis horrida. Its long and densely stemmed spines resemble a mouse tail! The plant originates in Central South Africa, belongs to the family of Cactaceae, and can grow up to a height of 6 inches. The growth slows down in the winter season, making the plant winter dormant.
Growth RateWhile the plant grows fairly quickly, ensure that it is repotted every year once the growing season is over and the flowers have bloomed to their fullest.
FloweringBe ready to see the growth of red, pink, and orange-colored flowers that are about 0.2 inches in diameter during the summer and spring seasons.
Watering and FeedingMouse tail cactus have little to no watering needs. All you need to take care of is that you water them sparingly from time to time. Every 2 to 4 weeks, feed them with a balanced and general-purpose fertilizer during their growing months.
SoilYou will be required to create a gritty and acidic soil mix. Use two parts peat moss and one part sand. Mix it with bark chips to promote drainage.
HardinessRhipsalis horrida has a frost tolerance of anywhere between -3.9° C (25° F) to 10° C (50° F). The hardiness ranges from 9b to 11b.
LightEven though Rhipsalis horrida needs partial sunlight for growth, make sure the number of hours that the plant is exposed to sunlight is ample.
PropagationThe most common way of propagation for Rhipsalos horrida is vegetative propagation. Propagation is also possible through division.
Now that you know that this plant is unseemingly long, you can try displaying it in a hanging basket in or around your favorite place at home.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
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