pseudorhipsalispseudorhipsalis
genusgenusUnique epiphytic cacti that grow naturally on trees in tropical rainforests, featuring flattened, leaf-like stems that cascade downward. Unlike typical desert cacti, these plants have adapted to shadier conditions and higher humidity, producing small, delicate flowers along their stems.
Etymology
The name combines 'pseudo' meaning 'false' and 'rhipsalis' (another cactus genus), indicating these plants were initially thought to be false versions of Rhipsalis cacti due to their similar appearance.
Interesting fact!
Despite being true cacti, these plants evolved to live in trees rather than desert environments, developing thin, spineless stems that more closely resemble tropical vines than their desert cousins.
All species of Pseudorhipsalis
pseudorhipsalisAmazonica
Amazon ribbon cactus, Tropical hanging cactus, Night blooming ribbon cactus.
pseudorhipsalisHimantoclada
Ribbon cactus, Tropical ribbon plant, Night blooming ribbon cactus.
pseudorhipsalisRamulosa
Fern cactus, Ribbon jungle cactus, Forest rhipsalis.
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