Freely branching from the base. Flattened stems. Flowers creamy pink to green.
Cactus and Succulents - Jungle Cactus/Orchid Blend
Pterostylis curta
Small rosettes of green leaves, 12″ tall bloom stalk with green hooded flower. Terrestrial orchid that prefers warm temps and some humidity, not too much water- fast draining orchid soil.
Rhipsalis baccifera
R. cassutha
Hanging epiphytic jungle cactus from Brazil, to 6’l; not frost hardy
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 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
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.