Pseudorhipsalis amazonica (Purple Rhipsalis)
Pseudorhipsalis amazonica
Botanical names: Pseudorhipsalis amazonica, Wittia Amazonica, Disocactus amazonicus, Wittiocactus amazonicus
Common names: Purple Rhipsalis, Blue Flame
Family: Cactacea
Origin: South America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Hardiness: 25°F
Spectacular bloomer! With foliage resembling an Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum), Blue Flame is a rare epiphyte from the rainforests of the Amazon jungle. This is a spineless tropical cactus that blooms bright purple flowers. Flowers emerge along the leaf edges from late spring through early summer, and blooms for a couple of weeks. Early sWittia Amazonica, pringtime flowers are magenta, but summer flowers have the distinctive blue tip on the magenta flower. Mature leaves are about 12" long. Blue Flame prefers a hot, humid environment similar to its jungle habitat. Grow in porous cactus soil or Adenium Mix in partial sun to bright, indirect light.
Similar plants: Pseudorhipsalis amazonica (Purple Rhipsalis)
Pseudorhipsalis amazonica
Pseudorhipsalis amazonica is called Purple Rhipsalis and Blue Flame for its vivid carmine-red flowers with purple or blue petals, resembling flames.
Pseudorhipsalis amazonica
Pseudorhipsalis amazonica (Blue Flame) At the TopTropicals garden it's blooming not once, but twice a year - in November and now again in March - with a burst of dazzling, truly 'blue-flame' flowers that light up the whole space.
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Spectacular bloomer! With foliage resembling an Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum), Blue Flame is a rare epiphyte from the rainforests of the Amazon jungle. This is a spineless tropical cactus that blooms bright purple flowers. Flowers emerge along the leaf edges from late spring through early summer, and blooms for a couple of weeks. Early springtime flowers are magenta, but summer flowers have the distinctive blue tip on the magenta flower. Mature leaves are about 12" long. Blue Flame prefers a hot, humid environment similar to its jungle habitat. Grow in porous cactus soil or Adenium Mix in partial sun to bright, indirect light.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
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$39.95