It is remarkably difficult to capture a good photo of a rhipsalis (and hatiora) plant outdoors. The amount of new growth this genus is able to produce in a season amazes me. They grow perfectly fine without the summer vacation, but will grow about half as much. 1. Hatiora salicornioides: this is probably one of my oldest plants. I started this one from a cutting about 25 years ago. It spends much of the winter covered with yellow blooms. 2. Rhipsalis pilocarpa: this one started in a three inch pot about ten years ago. It has been living in a four inch pot for about eight years. I still have no intention of repotting. 3. Rhipsalis pentaptera: this is my most unusual rhipsalis and has been in my collection for about ten years. 4+5. Rhipsalis ewaldiana: this one is new. I've only been growing this since about January or so of this year. Keeping these guys in smaller pots is truly the secret to success. They are epiphytic cacti and would prefer frequent waterings and going dry in a few days over being in a larger container. If your rhipsalis is not dry within a week or two of watering, you will have a problem eventually. #rhipsalis #hatiorasalicornioides #rhipsalispilocarpa #rhipsalispentaptera #rhipsalisewaldiana #epiphyte #epiphyticcactus #junglecactus #hangingcactus #cactusofinstagram #succulentsofinstagram #plantdaddy #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantclub #houseplantcommunity #plantaddict #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplants #houseplanthoarder #houseplantlove #houseplantsmakepeoplehappy #plantsaremypeople #greenthumb #indoorjungle #plantnerd #plantobsessed #plantsplantsplants #plantcommunity #oldplants

— Gil (@corgisandplants) 2019.8.21

I have a bit of an epiphytic cactus obsession. This isn't even my entire collection of jungle cacti, but ten is the limit for pictures here. A couple of these plants are newer, but most have been in my collection for at least a decade. Their blooming season is beginning with the rhipsalis pilocarpa, but one or more of them is usually heading into blooming season at any given time. These guys are easy if you understand their needs, but can be challenging for a once a week waterer. I would give care instructions, but each one is completely different. Feel free to ask if you have specific questions. #epiphyte #epiphyllum #epiphyllumhookeri #nightbloomingcereus #rhipsalis #cactusofinstagram #junglecactus #succulents #rhipsalisewaldiana #rhipsaliscapilliformis #rhipsalispilocarpa #rhipsalispentaptera #hatiorasalicornioides #epiphyllumguatemalensemonstrosa #cryptocereusanthonyanus #ricraccactus #selenicereusgrandiflorus #plantcollection #plantcollector #plantnerd #greenthumb #upstatejungle

— Gil (@corgisandplants) 2019.10.17

Rhipsalis teres e Rhipsalis pentaptera em Flor. . #cactaceae #cactos #cactosesuculentas #cacti #cactus #cactusclub #cactuslover #cactusmagazine #cacti #rhipsalis #rhipsalisteres #rhipsalispentaptera #epifitas #ephiphyte #sosmataatlantica #atlanticrainforest #cactalicious #suculentas #succulent #succulents #succulentlove #succulentgarden #succulentlover #flores #flowers #flowerstagram #brasil #brazil #nofilter #iphoneography

— Eduardo Gardini (@eduardo_gardini) 2017.5.28

Super easygoing jungle Can’t wait till this one is hanging long over the basket! Plant: Rhipsalis Pentaptera https://t.co/3Eo21zUZy6

— Alyssa Yeager (@HyperfocusNYC) 2019.8.13