Rhipsalis white puffs on plant

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    Just picked up this Rooted cutting at nursery. It is labelled Rhipsali Cruciformis. Are the white spikes at the nodes old flowers or the cotton that mealybugs leave behind?
     

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    Excellent. Thank you.
     
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    Also many thanks for the link. I couldn't figure out if cruciformis was the real name or a category if different types.
     
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    You're welcome. It looks like Rhipsalis cruciformis has been relegated to being a synonym of Lepismium cruciforme.
     

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