Thank you 💚🌱! I don’t do much fertilizing, if I do it’s usually MSU or Osmocote Plus, which are aimed more toward growth. They are not heavy feeders so the nutrients in the substrate is enough. The trick to getting all epiphytic cacti to grow and bloom is good conditions, with the emphasis on good bright light.
You are most informative. I received some cuttings that seem to be rhipsalis baccifera, but I'm confused because some of the cuttings seem like something else. There are lots of berries on the cuttings, but no blooms. Can you tell me how I can know for sure, thanks.
Hi Laura, if you are noticing the substrate is drying out very quickly AND you are seeing aerial roots it’s a good time to repot. Some species just produce aerial roots like Lepismium lumbricoides but those aerial roots are usually all long the branches. If it’s not a species that does this naturally then generally they will produce aerial roots for 2 reasons, they are trying to climb somewhere for more light (these form on the stems along the midrib) or their roots aren’t getting enough water (these form at the joints). The roots not getting enough water can be because their roots are rotten, root pests, they aren’t being watered enough, or their substrate can’t maintain enough moisture. The roots form at the joints as a survival mechanism, the section would fall off with roots and hopefully land somewhere it can propagate. Not to quote Jurassic Park but “Life finds a way”. The other reason they might produce aerial roots which is unlikely outside of a greenhouse is the environment is very humid.
how do you treat or control mealy bugs infestation?. usually I use a QTip and alcohol but that doesn't seem to be efficient for a larger infestation. thanks. you have beautiful collection
Thanks! Outside I let nature do her thing. Inside I have learned to live with them 🤣. Really, in a standard home environment outside of some type of insecticide like systemic Bonide granules you have to learn to control them vs eliminate them. I have pets so any insecticides upstairs are out of the question. There are things that you can do to keep them at bay but it’s awkward to do in your house like strong air flow, keeping fans running around the plants really helps. When I find them on a plant I take it to the shower and spray it with the strongest setting possible, I try to get all the nooks where they hang out. Then I spray the entire plant with alcohol. I keep doing it. I’ve learned they prefer certain plants and those are the ones I have to keep up on the shower maintenance with. I have released predatory insects and that was really fun but getting in them in the winter isn’t all that feasible.
@@EpiphyticCactithanks for details. yes I have sprayed with a diluted alcohol... but will try fans too since my epiphytes are kept in a crowded area near east windows. (they're nyc house bound :)
Do you have like a facebook page? I am very interested in having conversations with you since I love rhipsalis so much. Many in our country are wrongly tagged so I need all the help I can get. This video of yours convinced me I have found the right plant parent to confirm rhipsalis varieties.
I recently purchased this plant and would like to know what soil mix you use to keep this plant healthy. It's my first try with an Epiphytic Cacti. I would appreciate it. Thank you.
Hi Christie, here is a video on what I use ruclips.net/video/JL4oUdWP5zE/видео.html This is the mix I use for all epiphytic cacti, as described you should modify it to suite yourself and your environment! 💚🌱
How do you get a hold of one of these in New York?!😩 I’ve been duped once already😞💔
Beautiful !!! Do you fertilize these plants ?
Thank you 💚🌱! I don’t do much fertilizing, if I do it’s usually MSU or Osmocote Plus, which are aimed more toward growth. They are not heavy feeders so the nutrients in the substrate is enough. The trick to getting all epiphytic cacti to grow and bloom is good conditions, with the emphasis on good bright light.
Gorgeous plant! Thank you
Thank you 💚🌱
You are most informative. I received some cuttings that seem to be rhipsalis baccifera, but I'm confused because some of the cuttings seem like something else. There are lots of berries on the cuttings, but no blooms. Can you tell me how I can know for sure, thanks.
Join the Facebook group Rhipsalis collectors. Great community you can post pictures and we will help with identification.
You mention repotting when you see lots of aerial roots. Some of mine are doing this. Are they growing out the roots because they're seeking moisture?
Hi Laura, if you are noticing the substrate is drying out very quickly AND you are seeing aerial roots it’s a good time to repot. Some species just produce aerial roots like Lepismium lumbricoides but those aerial roots are usually all long the branches. If it’s not a species that does this naturally then generally they will produce aerial roots for 2 reasons, they are trying to climb somewhere for more light (these form on the stems along the midrib) or their roots aren’t getting enough water (these form at the joints). The roots not getting enough water can be because their roots are rotten, root pests, they aren’t being watered enough, or their substrate can’t maintain enough moisture. The roots form at the joints as a survival mechanism, the section would fall off with roots and hopefully land somewhere it can propagate. Not to quote Jurassic Park but “Life finds a way”. The other reason they might produce aerial roots which is unlikely outside of a greenhouse is the environment is very humid.
how do you treat or control mealy bugs infestation?. usually I use a QTip and alcohol but that doesn't seem to be efficient for a larger infestation. thanks. you have beautiful collection
Thanks! Outside I let nature do her thing. Inside I have learned to live with them 🤣. Really, in a standard home environment outside of some type of insecticide like systemic Bonide granules you have to learn to control them vs eliminate them. I have pets so any insecticides upstairs are out of the question. There are things that you can do to keep them at bay but it’s awkward to do in your house like strong air flow, keeping fans running around the plants really helps. When I find them on a plant I take it to the shower and spray it with the strongest setting possible, I try to get all the nooks where they hang out. Then I spray the entire plant with alcohol. I keep doing it. I’ve learned they prefer certain plants and those are the ones I have to keep up on the shower maintenance with. I have released predatory insects and that was really fun but getting in them in the winter isn’t all that feasible.
@@EpiphyticCactithanks for details. yes I have sprayed with a diluted alcohol... but will try fans too since my epiphytes are kept in a crowded area near east windows. (they're nyc house bound :)
Do you have like a facebook page? I am very interested in having conversations with you since I love rhipsalis so much. Many in our country are wrongly tagged so I need all the help I can get. This video of yours convinced me I have found the right plant parent to confirm rhipsalis varieties.
I’m on instagram epiphyticcacti 💚🌱
I recently purchased this plant and would like to know what soil mix you use to keep this plant healthy. It's my first try with an Epiphytic Cacti. I would appreciate it. Thank you.
Hi Christie, here is a video on what I use ruclips.net/video/JL4oUdWP5zE/видео.html
This is the mix I use for all epiphytic cacti, as described you should modify it to suite yourself and your environment! 💚🌱
Beautiful plant
Thank you 💚🌱