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Rhipsalis paradoxa
Rhipsalis paradoxa is an epiphytic cactus from the forests of southeastern and southern Brazil that hangs from tree branches with slender, jointed stems. It is grown as a houseplant in bright, humid spots and needs more moisture and shade than desert cacti.
Rhipsalis paradoxa is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
