Lepismium cruciforme
Scientific Name: Lepismium cruciforme (Vellozo) Miquel
Synonym: Cactus cruciformis, Cereus myosurus, Hariota cruciformis, Hariota knightii, Hariota ramosissima, Hariota squamulosa, Lepismium anceps, Lepismium cavernosum, Lepismium commune, Lepismium cruciforme var. myosurus , Lepismium cruciforme var. vollii , Lepismium cruciforme var. cavernosum , Lepismium cruciforme var. knightii , Lepismium fluminense, Lepismium knightii, Lepismium myosurus, Lepismium ramosissimum, Lepismium tenue, Lepismium vollii, Rhipsalis anceps, Rhipsalis brevibarbis, Rhipsalis cavernosa, Rhipsalis cruciformis, Rhipsalis ensiformis, Rhipsalis knightii, Rhipsalis macropogon, Rhipsalis mittleri, Rhipsalis myosurus, Rhipsalis radicans, Rhipsalis radicans var. anceps , Rhipsalis radicans var. ensiformis , Rhipsalis ramosissima, Rhipsalis squamulosa, Rhipsalis vollii
Family: Cactaceae
Lepismium cruciforme at the Desert Botanical Garden
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Tender in Phoenix
Heat Tolerance: Need shade and a humid microclimate in Phoenix in summer
Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade
Origin: Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina
Growth Habits: Epiphytic cactus, stems are up to 6 feet long (1.8 m)
Watering Needs: Regular water, prefers to have a moist, well drained soil.
Propagation: Cuttings, seeds
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