Contains 5 seeds.
the only species of its kind in its own group.
stems are covered with fine white hairs growing from the areoles.
In sunlight the stems can become tinged red.
Flowers are slender and bell-like but open widely, appear at the ends of the stems so on the longer stems they will hang downward.
Fruits are red and have tiny hairs on them

They prefer lightly moist, but not wet soil, but ensure they have ample time to dry out to avoid water buildup in the soil that can rot the roots. Rhipsalis will let you know when it's thirsty because its tendrils will start to pucker and lose rigidity.