R. cassutha
R. quellebambensis
Hanging epiphytic jungle cactus from Brazil, to 6’l; not frost hardy
Cactus and Succulents - Jungle Cactus/Orchid Blend
Rhipsalis baccifera ssp. horrida
R. horrida
Epiphytic cactus from Madagascar; long narrow-diameter pendant stems
Rhipsalis burchellii
Epiphyte that grows in the forest of Brazil near the Atlantic. Readily branching. Pink berries.
Rhipsalis cereoides
Thick triangular stems, semi-erect, will form pendant clusters. Small white flowers.
Rhipsalis cereuscula
Jungle cactus growing under the tree canopy in Brazil. Will grow pendant to 3ft+. Green stems proliferate with joints as the stems grow in length. Protect from Frost.
Rhipsalis ewaldiana
Stems are semi-pendant, 2-3ft. Generally square segments, white flowers.
Rhipsalis microcarpa
Long dangling moderately hairy jungle cactus; bright indirect light.
Rhipsalis oblonga
R. crispimarginata
Pendant to 8ft long with sparkly white floers along the stem margins.
Rhipsalis pacheco-leonis ssp. catenulata
Epiphytic jungle cactus; bright green pendant stems to 2ft.
Rhipsalis pachyptera
Large pendant flattened green stems. Epiphytic. Leaf edges will be covered in small white flowers. Pendant to 5ft, or sprawls. More water in summer.
Rhipsalis pilocarpa
Small and bushy, pendant epiphyte, 2 to 3ft long. Flowers at branch endings only, white. Green stems develop short hairs.
Schlumbergera orssichiana x truncata
Christmas Cactus will bloom for up to 2 months in the winter. A jungle cactus that grows in trees – needs bright indirect sun, or dappled light
Tips to get your Christmas Cactus to re-bloom every year:
1. August, September and into October: Use bloom food every time you water
2. September and October: 14 hours of darkness, with 8-10 hours of indirect light every day
3. November and December: bring out to bright indirect light and watch it bloom!
Selenicereus anthonyanus
Cryptocereus anthonyanus
Epiphytic species; bright green flat stems; night-blooming red/yellow
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Climbing stems, to 15ft long, narrow 1/2″ to 1″ across. Lots of bristly white to brown spines. Fragrant white and yellow flowers, one night each year. Said to have a vanilla fragrance.
Stephania venosa
Moderate sized caudiciform, 10-15″ across, with broad green leafy vines and blood red sap. Small orange flower sprays. Donut-shaped seeds are called Moon Seeds. Low water, but rich soils.
Tillandsia cyanea
Semi-epiphytic, can grow with some soil unlike other Tillandsias. Blue flowers on bright pinik/red paddle shaped spikes.
Vriesea “Nova”
V. gigantea v. seideliana “Nova”
Sometimes known as V. hieroglyphica “Nova”
Spectacular rosettes grow to 30″, can be grown outside in a protected spot. Bluish green leaves with a hint of rose. Great for terrariums when small.
Vriesea hieroglyphica
2ft. upright spreading vase.
Vriesea imperialis
Alcantarea imperialis
Multiple offsets, long-lived bloomstalk
Vriesea sanguinolenta
Werauhia sanguinolenta
Epiphytic or in ground with dark purplish leaves.
Vriesea saundersii
Chalky green and purple leaves with a hint of blue. Great for terrariums when small.
Zamia floridana
Cycad grows to 3-5ft. across;
Zamia furfuracea
Cycad
Recommended indoor in the Bay Area. Large cardboard-like leaves on wide spreading fronds. Short trunk very slow to develop.