Lepismium cruciforme
Synonym: Lepismium tenue, Hariota knightii, Rhipsalis macropogon, Rhipsalis mittleri, Cereus myosurus, Lepismium myosurus, Lepismium cruciforme var. myosurus, Rhipsalis myosurus, Rhipsalis radicans, Hariota ramosissima, Rhipsalis knightii, Rhipsalis squamulosa, Rhipsalis ramosissima, Lepismium vollii, Lepismium cruciforme var. vollii, Rhipsalis vollii, Lepismium ramosissimum, Rhipsalis brevibarbis, Lepismium cruciforme var. knightii, Cactus cruciformis, Hariota cruciformis, Rhipsalis cruciformis, Rhipsalis anceps, Hariota squamulosa, Lepismium anceps, Rhipsalis radicans var. anceps, Rhipsalis cavernosa, Lepismium cavernosum, Lepismium cruciforme var. cavernosum, Lepismium commune, Rhipsalis ensiformis, Rhipsalis radicans var. ensiformis, Lepismium fluminense, Lepismium knightii
Family: Cactaceae
 Lepismium cruciforme at the Desert Botanical Garden |
Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 10-12 Frost Tolerance: Tender in Phoenix Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Heat Tolerance: Need shade and a humid microclimate in Phoenix in summer Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade Origin: Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina Growth Habits: Epiphytic cactus, stems are up to 6 feet long (1.8 m) Watering Needs: Regular water, prefers to have a moist, well drained soil. Propagation: Cuttings, seeds |
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