Lepismium Houlletianum (Houllet’s Cactus)
Lepismium Houlletianum (Houllet’s Cactus)
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Lepismium Houlletianum (Houllet’s Cactus) is a striking trailing cactus with slender segmented green stems that create a lush cascading effect, making it perfect for hanging baskets and elevated containers. Its soft foliage is safe to handle and adds year round greenery. In the warmer months, the plant produces small, delicate flowers that enhance its visual appeal without requiring complex care. It thrives in bright indirect light and can adapt well to indoor or sheltered outdoor conditions.
Ideal for hanging baskets, patios, balconies and indoor displays, this plant softens edges and adds vertical interest to any space. Lepismium Houlletianum is low maintenance, requiring minimal watering and occasional feeding, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Customers should choose this plant for its elegant trailing habit, adaptability to compact spaces and ability to provide consistent greenery and subtle seasonal flowers with very little effort.

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Mature height
0.3–0.6 m
Mature width
0.6–1.2 m
Spacing
0.6–0.8 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Slender green stems with small white to pale pink flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer [October–February], producing delicate flowers during warmer months
Sun tolerance
Bright indirect light to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance plant requiring light watering, free draining soil and occasional feeding during the growing season
Root System
Non invasive root system with shallow roots, typically extending 20–40 cm deep