Botanical Plant Archive
Documenting over 1,770 cultivars cultivated on the shores of Lake Erie since 1989. Filter by signature collection, search by variety, or view current ready-to-ship stock.

Rhipsalis capilliformis
Also known by the name old mans beard, this Rhipsalis has noticeably thinner cylindrical stems than others of its genus. Grows well in part shade and full shade. Hardy to zone 10.

Rhipsalis cereuscula
Rhipsalis cereuscula is a shrubby to bushy succulent epiphyte, to 60 cm long, sometimes referred as 'rice cactus' or 'coral cactus'. It is easily recognizable due to an altitude of tiny, cylindrical stems that are borne at the ends of long slender branches.

Rhipsalis houlletiana
Rhipsalis houlletiana is a cactus native to South America. Also known as the Snowdrop Cactus, for its small cream colored blooms. This cactus does not enjoy bright sunlight so filtered light is best for healthy growth.

Rhipsalis mesembryanthemoides
Mesembryanthemoides is the only rhipsalis with tightly packed small branches. Water regularly and give shade. Hardy to zone 10.

Rhipsalis Paradoxa
Rhipsalis Paradoxa has chained succulent leaves. Grows in long drapes over a planter and makes a unique hanging basket.

Rhipsalis pilocarpa
Naturally an epiphyte, the stems of pilocarpa are covered in tiny hairs and is unique of its kind. It blooms beautiful white flowers that have a pinkish tinge in sunlight.

Rhipsalis ramulosa
Rhipsalis ramulosa is a South American epiphyte with many small white flowers. They are followed by pretty berries. It makes the most care-free hanging basket if given light and not overwatered.

Rhipsalis rauhiorum
Rhipsalis rauhiorum is a rare epiphyte, native to a small portion of Ecuador. this cactus has small attractive white flowers on a narrow flat leaf. Best grown in dry soil, with bright indirect sunlight.

Rhipsalis Species Unknown
Rhipsalis Species Unknown is a spreading cacti best grown in dry soil with bright, indirect sunlight.

Schlumbergera 'Angel Wings'
The light pink flower of this Christmas Cactus appears from fall through winter. It is hardy to zone 9, therefore should be kept inside as a houseplant.

Schlumbergera Beach Dancer
Blooming a pink color come winter, this houseplant is easy to care for. Just set it in an area with bright indirect light and water when the soil is dry. Water less in fall to encourage blooms.

Schlumbergera 'Cherry Parfait'
'Cherry Parfait' has light purple flowers that deepen towrds the petals' edge.

Schlumbergera 'Christmas Candy'
This Holiday Cactus has blooms of bright pink. They appear intermittently in fall threw spring. Be careful no to overwater.

Schlumbergera Christmas Fantasy
This holiday cactus has peach/salmon flowers that arrive intermittently from fall to spring. Be careful not to overwater.

Schlumbergera Creamsicle
Holiday cactus Creamsicle has pale peach flowers intermittently from fall to spring. Be careful not to overwater.

Schlumbergera Cristen
Blooming a gorgeous deep purple color come winter, this houseplant is among many that are easy to care for. Just set in an area with bright indirect light and water when the soil is dry.

Schlumbergera Dark Marie
Dark Marie is called a Christmas cactus because of its bloom time in the winter. Dark Marie, has bright pink blooms with a white center. It would rather be kept on the dry side because when the soil is wet, it tends to rot.

Schlumbergera Exotic Dancer
Exotic Dancer is known as a Christmas cactus, because of its bloomtime in the winter.'Exotic Dancer', has dark pink blooms with a hint of light pink. It grows fairly quickly and would rather be kept on the dry side, because in colder conditions when the soil is wet, it tends to rot.

Schlumbergera Jolly Dancer
This plant is known as a Christmas cactus because of its bloomtime in the winter.'Jolly Dancer', has pinkish purple blooms with a hint of light pink. It grows fairly quicvkly and would rather be kept on the dry side.

Schlumbergera 'Lavender Best'
Blooming a pinkish lavender color in winter this houseplant is easy to care for. Place in an area with bright indirect light and water when the soil is dry.

Schlumbergera Lavender Doll
Known as a Christmas cactus because of its bloomtime in the winter 'Lavender Doll', has pinkish lavender blooms with a hint of light pink. It would rather be kept on the dry side.

Schlumbergera 'Limelight'
The soft yellow bloom of this Christmas Cactus is a favorite.It has a bloomtime from fall to spring.

Schlumbergera Madsoline
This plant is known as a Christmas cactus because of its bloomtime in the winter. 'Madsoline' has deep pink blooms. It grows fairly quickly and would rather be kept on the dry side because in colder conditions when the soil is wet it tends to rot.

Schlumbergera 'New Years Shocker'
Come New Years, the startling pink flower of this Christmas Cactus will be in full bloom.

Schlumbergera New Yellow
This plant is known as a Christmas cactus because of its bloomtime in the winter 'New Yellow' has light yellow blooms. It grows fairly quickly and would rather be kept dry.

Schlumbergera 'Orange'
Schlumbergera 'Orange' features orange petals that deepen further from the base.

Schlumbergera Orange Sunset
Known as a Christmas cactus, because of its bloom time in the winter, 'Orange Sunset', has orange blooms with a hint of pink. It grows fairly quickly and would rather be kept on the dry side, because in colder conditions when the soil is wet, it tends to rot.

Schlumbergera 'Peach Parfait'
The peachy pink flower of this Christmas Cactus will show its colors in the winter and will only get better each year.

Schlumbergera 'Pink and Red'
Known as a Christmas cactus, because of its bloomtime in the winter, 'Pink and Red', has raspberry red blooms with a hint of pink. It grows fairly quickly and would rather be kept on the dry side, because in colder conditions when the soil is wet, it tends to rot.

Schlumbergera 'Scarlet Ribbon'
Scarlet blooms will appear from this Christmas Cactus, which remains a favorite among cactus lovers.

Schlumbergera Shocking Spring Rose
Known as a Christmas cactus, because of its bloomtime in the winter, 'Shocking Spring Rose, has bright purple blooms with a pink center. It grows fairly quickly and would rather be kept on the dry side, because in colder conditions when the soil is wet, it tends to rot.

Schlumbergera Snow White
Known as a Christmas cactus, because of its bloomtime in the winter, 'Snow White', has white blooms. It grows fairly quickly and would rather be kept on the dry side, because in colder conditions when the soil is wet, it tends to rot.