Rhipsalis
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A type of cactus with hanging segmented stems often kept as a houseplant
- proper noun
- Specialized
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Rhipsalis
- Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa (no common name?) -- these self-pollinated at the ex-job, just like the Rhipsalis above, and we got seeds from the fruits in the same way.
Examples
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Many people enjoy keeping Rhipsalis as an indoor plant due to its interesting appearance.
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Extracting the seeds is the same as for the Columnea and Rhipsalis—cut or squeeze the fruit, remove the seeds, let them sit out overnight, then start them in vermiculite.
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The Rhipsalis genus contains over 60 different species that thrive in humid environments.
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Rhipsalis is known for its unique hanging branches and is often found in tropical forests.
Surface Forms
Rhipsalis main
Etymology
Rhipsalis gets its name from the Greek rhips, a word for 'wicker' or 'twigs'. Because these cacti often have long, hanging branches that look like braided or woven twigs, the name points to their delicate, hanging form.