Plant and Tree Identification: SOLVED: Possibly a Rhipsalis but what type ?

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Author Content Shrubman88 Westmoreland, NH (Zone 4b) November 6, 2009 04:57 PM Post #7248185 Just received this cutting from a friend, I had it in water, but I think it will root better in moist soil if it is a Rhipsalis...I see little root hairs at some branch junctions. Friend told me it gets small flower once a year...some sort of Brazilian plant ?? Thanks for any help, Clint Click the image for an enlarged view. suse Bretten Germany November 6, 2009 05:16 PM Post #7248233 Hatiora salicornioides ? http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55382/ themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) November 6, 2009 05:34 PM Post #7248285 I agree, a really neat little plant. Shrubman88 Westmoreland, NH (Zone 4b) November 6, 2009 05:43 PM Post #7248307 Any pointers helping this cutting root easier ? http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week202.shtml This message was edited Nov 6, 2009 4:47 PM themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) November 6, 2009 05:51 PM Post #7248327 I would try laying the plant on top of the soil as it will put out roots pretty much any place it comes in contact with the soil. http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Cactaceae/Hatiora.htm... http://www.rhipsalis.com/species/salicor.htm Shrubman88 Westmoreland, NH (Zone 4b) November 6, 2009 05:55 PM Post #7248336 Very good information, thank you both for the quick Identification... Cheers, Clint plantladylin East Central, FL (Zone 9b) November 6, 2009 08:11 PM Post #7248757 Hatiora salicornioides gets pretty little yellow flowers: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55382/

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