Lepismium cruciforme

A wonderful tropical cactus (from Argentina, Brazil & Paraguay) that should get more attention than it does. During the growing season, the plant gets a beautiful purple color that's very striking, and the stems can eventually grow to four feet in length. Though endangered in it's natural habitat, it's easy to grow and - after danger of frost is gone - makes a great hanging plant for patio.

Lepismium cruciforme

I almost overlooked this flower today. We have 2 or 3 hanging baskets of Lepismium cruciforme, and this one is hanging under a tree in fairly dense shade so it's easy to miss. It's always been one of my favorite rhipsalis type plants, especially with the extensive purple on the hanging stems. It's natural habitat is in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.