XL Lepismium Cruciforme Red Tip Hurricane Cactus Hanging Jungle Cactus
XL Lepismium Cruciforme Red Tip Hurricane Cactus Hanging Jungle Cactus 70 cm

XL Lepismium Cruciforme Red Tip Hurricane Cactus Hanging Jungle Cactus 70 cm

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The Lepismium Cruciforme is also known by its more common name of Hurricane Cactus. It is a most unusual cactus. It is one of those succulents that are called epiphytic. This means that its roots are not always anchored directly in the ground, and it can grow on another plant.

Unlike most other species of cactus, the Lepismium Cruciforme is not a desert succulent. It does not need hot, arid areas to grow. It is native to the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Both tropical and subtropical climates receive large volumes of rain, so these succulents are used to a lot of water. In the rain forests of South America, the Lepismium Cruciforme can receive as much as 157 inches of rainfall per year.

Watering: The Lepismium Cruciforme is not at all drought-resistant. It needs a lot of water in order to flourish. In its native environment, it is used to a mesic habitat that has a constant supply of water. 

LightMost cactus plants need about 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, but this will not be good for your Lepismium Cruciforme. This succulent, being native to rainforest areas, is not used to intense direct sunlight and will wilt and die if it is left in the sun for prolonged periods. As with its light requirements, the Lepismium Cruciforme requires a careful balance in its water needsThe Lepismium Cruciforme needs filtered sun with dappled shade

Humidity: love extra humidity 

Temperature: Needs average to warm conditions 16-25°C but will be OK down to 10°C for short periods.

Toxic to cats & dogs: No


Air purifying: No

supplied in nursery plastic hanging pot ϕ-21cm x h-20cm