Identification: Odd succulent? what is this?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Turbosaurus, Feb 14, 2006.

  1. Turbosaurus

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    Bought this indoor at the home depot garden shop. There is no ID present. It is growing in traditional potting soil that is quite moist. The plant seems to be enjoying it, but I have no idea what is is or how to care for it...

    It looks just like green spaghetti with an al'dente texture.
     

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    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    a bigger picture and a close up one would help .. really hard to see it

    Marn
     
  3. Turbosaurus

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    I can't make the picture any bigger, but here is a closer one...

    The stems are literally the same diameter as spaghetti and about every three or four inches each stem splits into exatly 2 stems- looks like an upside down Y, then each of those branches splits 3 or 4 inches later into another inverted Y.
     

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  5. Junglekeeper

    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    I agree. Looks like one of the many subspecies of Rhipsalis baccifera, Mistletoe Cactus.

    Here is an interesting site on Rhipsalis.
     

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