Lepismium Cruciforme – Hurricane Cactus Flat Form Cutting | Unrooted Jungle Cactus | Trailing Hanging Plant | Easy to Grow Epiphytic Cactus

Add a unique trailing cactus to your collection with this Lepismium cruciforme (Hurricane Cactus) flat-form cutting. This fresh, healthy unrooted cutting is taken from a mature mother plant and carefully air-dried and callused to prevent rot, ensuring it arrives ready for successful propagation.

This non-spiral form features elegant, flat to slightly winged stems that cascade beautifully, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets or decorative containers. As an epiphytic jungle cactus related to Rhipsalis and Epiphyllum, it thrives in bright, indirect light and is well-suited for indoor growing.

Perfect for beginners and collectors alike, this easy-care plant grows quickly once rooted and may produce delicate white to pale pink blooms in the right conditions. Each cutting is grown in bright, filtered light using a well-draining epiphytic mix.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 unrooted Lepismium cruciforme cutting (flat form)
✔️ Air-dried and callused cutting ready to plant
✔️ Healthy cutting from mature plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
✔️ Ready for easy propagation

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Hurricane Cactus / Chain Cactus
Botanical Name: Lepismium cruciforme
Plant Type: Epiphytic jungle cactus
Growth Stage: Unrooted cutting

Sun Requirements: Bright, indirect light
Soil: Well-draining mix (cactus soil + orchid bark + perlite)
Watering: Light misting until rooted; then moderate watering
Mature Size: Long trailing stems (several feet)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast once established
USDA Zones: 9–11 (indoors or container recommended in cooler zones)
Container Friendly: Yes (ideal for hanging baskets)

💡 Care Tip: After arrival, let the cutting rest for 24 hours before planting. Keep humidity slightly elevated and avoid overwatering during rooting to prevent rot. Roots typically develop within 2–3 weeks.