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cactus hanging planter Rhipsalis paradoxa – Chain Cactus Hanging Basket

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cactus hanging planter Rhipsalis paradoxa – Chain Cactus Hanging BasketRhipsalis paradoxa Chain Cactus Hanging Basket Rhipsalis paradoxa, also known as the Chain Cactus, is a fascinating jungle cactus with long, segmented stems that resemble links in a chain. Native to the humid forests of Brazil, this epiphytic cactus naturally grows on tree branches, where its stems drape gracefully in filtered light. In a hanging basket, those same pendulous chains create an eye catching, architectural display that feels sculptural

Rhipsalis paradoxa – Chain Cactus Hanging Basket

Rhipsalis paradoxa, also known as the Chain Cactus, is a fascinating jungle cactus with long, segmented stems that resemble links in a chain. Native to the humid forests of Brazil, this epiphytic cactus naturally grows on tree branches, where its stems drape gracefully in filtered light. In a hanging basket, those same pendulous chains create an eye-catching, architectural display that feels sculptural and soft at the same time.

Unlike typical desert cacti, Rhipsalis enjoys gentle light, consistent moisture, and higher humidity—making it a perfect plant for bright rooms, plant shelves, and hanging corners that don’t get harsh direct sun.


Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Rhipsalis paradoxa
  • Common Names: Chain Cactus, Link Cactus
  • Family: Cactaceae
  • Native Range: Atlantic forests of Brazil (subtropical/tropical moist lowland forests)
  • Plant Type: Epiphytic, jungle cactus with trailing segmented stems

Rhipsalis Paradoxa Care Guide

  • Care Level: Easy to Moderate – forgiving once you match its jungle-cactus needs
  • Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. It also does well in dappled or medium light. Avoid harsh, direct sun that can scorch the stems.
  • Water: Keep the soil lightly moist but never soggy. Water thoroughly, then allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry out before watering again. Reduce watering slightly in winter.
  • Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity (around 50–70%). Typical household humidity is fine, but added humidity will encourage lush growth.
  • Temperature: Best between 60–80°F. Protect from cold drafts and avoid temperatures below ~50°F.
  • Soil: Use a very well-draining, airy mix (such as cactus or succulent mix amended with orchid bark and perlite) to mimic its epiphytic roots.
  • Feeding: Fertilize monthly during spring and summer with a diluted, balanced or cactus-specific liquid fertilizer.
  • Growth Habit: Trailing; chain-like segmented stems can easily reach 2–3+ feet in length in a hanging basket.
  • Pruning: Trim stems to control length or shape; cut segments can be used for propagation.
  • Propagation: Simple from stem cuttings—allow cut ends to callus briefly, then plant in a well-draining mix.
  • Toxicity: Considered non-toxic to humans and pets if touched or ingested.

What Makes Rhipsalis Paradoxa Unique?

This isn’t your typical spiky cactus. Rhipsalis paradoxa is thornless, soft to the touch, and naturally cascading. The stems are made of plump, three-angled segments that link together like a chain, creating a sculptural, almost geometric look in a hanging basket. In the right conditions, small white flowers can appear along the stems, followed by decorative berry-like fruits—an extra reward for consistent care.

Because it’s epiphytic and adapted to life in the tree canopy, it tolerates gentler light and appreciates humidity more than desert cacti do. That makes it a great choice for bright rooms, near east- or north-facing windows, or a bit back from a sunny window where the light is filtered.


Styling Your Chain Cactus

Hang your Rhipsalis paradoxa where its cascading stems can really shine—over a stairwell, in front of a bright window, or as a statement piece in your plant corner. Pair it with broad-leafed foliage plants for contrast, or group it with other epiphytic cacti for a lush, jungle-inspired look.

Pro Tip: Rotate the hanging basket every few weeks so the stems grow evenly and form a full, balanced cascade.

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This book gives an explanation of Bowen's family system theory. The first half of the book is heavy on the theory, and then the second half gets into a little bit of how to use it in real life. It doesn't read like a self-help book, and Gilbert gets props for not using words like "codependence" and other jingoistic psychobabbly words. She's completely blunt and realistic, and it's all well-written. The basic theory is this: in order to have good relationships, you have to be a well-differentiated, individual self. This means that you have solid boundaries, and you can relate to other people without "lending and borrowing" the self, as Gilbert says. Or in my view, you can be friends with people without trying to become them or making them become you. Ironically, in order to work on being a differentiated self you have to do the work through your relationships. None of us are perfectly differentiated, so we can all improve our basic selves and our relationships. The less differentiated we are, the more anxiety in our relationships (because we get all tense about them), and the more they take on the following five postures, which can relieve anxiety in the short term but only mess things up more over time: conflict, distancing, triangling, under/over-functioning, and cut-off. Probably the most important aspect of this theory is that undifferentiation and relationship postures are carried on from generation to generation. So it's not really your parents fault, but yes you learned it all from them, and they learned it from their parents, etc etc. Also your own level of differentiation and the postures you adopt in relationships are based on how you interacted with your entire family of origin, not just your parents. Gilbert stresses that in order to move up the scale of differentiation and have better relationships, we have to go back to our original families and work on our relationships there. This doesn't involve changing anyone else or acting like a therapist- all it involves is changing ourselves, and the way we relate to everyone else. There is a lot more, I'm only scratching the surface here. I am so glad I found this book, because it is convincing and explains everything clearly. I am motivated to try to work on myself, and I have some idea of how to proceed. Other books I've read on the subject were too barfy and jargony, or they touched on the surface of the issues without getting to the heart of the matter.
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This was my first read on Bowen Family Systems. I was pleasantly surprised at the value and relevance of the ideas. For example, that all intimate relationships produce some anxiety in the partners! We cope with that anxiety using behaviors which may cause excessive 'distancing' from our loved one.(Something of a push-pull going on here). Another simple idea is that keeping some type, any type, of connection (ie. avoiding a 'cut off') with members of our family of origin (brother, sister, parent, child) is vital to having good relationships with our chosen loved ones. I don't recall ever hearing that idea before. Unlike many psychological revelations, this one is fairly simple to assess in our own lives - just look at your family of origin and see what kind of relationships you have! Gilbert is realistic that big changes in ourselves are not likely, but even incremental small steps forward can have profound impact on our relationships. Gilbert is a very good writer, with occasional (rare?) understated humor, which makes the material easy to access for anyone interested enough to try. Highly recommended.
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Carl K.
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Roberta Gilbert's overview of Murray Bowen's Family Systems Theory is a thorough introduction on how we build individuality through constant interaction. Although it takes a few chapters to understand the terminology ("anxiety", "differentiation", etc.), Gilbert pieces together the general concepts of Bowen's theory through analytical study and real world interpretation. The idea of triangulating and the importance of original family relationships stand out to me as the overwhelmingly important activities which many people don't think twice about. This isn't to discount other aspects of relationships- such as Overfunctioning/underfunctioning, conflict, distance, and cutoff- but these certainly stand out due to the attention Gilbert gives to them. The one point that I disagree with (although Bowen would say I am in denial) is the urge to put yourself on a different emotional in any and all connections. I understand the benefits to this, but the idea that I would detach and remain coolly above all interactions between those closest to me strikes me as depressing. I feel differentiation and togetherness (which he calls "fusion") do not have to be mutually exclusive. This critique is grounded in pure opinion. My critique from an analytical perspective centers on her ignorance, which could even be called contempt, of love in a relationship. Her rudimentary overview of love in relationships places it neatly in a box next to cutoff, triangulating, and other day-to-day activities. I don't see myself as a hopeless romantic, but the unique attributes of love is noted near unanimously. Viktor Frankl, a noted psychologist himself, wrote about it in his excellent book "Man's Search for Meaning". Nevertheless, I recommend Extraordinary Relationships for those who really want to dig into ways of improving themselves and the relationships around them. Although the concepts might be a little narrow, the general Bowen Family Theory idea should not be ignored.
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Rachel Adams
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It was easy to read
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This book is written so I can refer back to it from time to time. It was easy to read, not a lot of jargon. I am really enjoying reading this book, Extraordinary Relationships: A New Way of Thinking About Human Interactions by Roberta M. Gilbert, M.D. It kept my interest. It is only 168 pages, plus a few more pages that has reading notes, epilogue, a glossary, and of course the index. The book about developing yourself so that you can further develop your relationships. kudo to the author and her mentor.
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Gilbert conveys the principles of BFST in easily understood and engaging ways
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Roberta Gilbert ' s book is simply transformative. Be forewarned, if you seriously apply Gilbert's principles from Bowen family systems theory your life will never be the same. Gilbert conveys the principles of BFST in easily understood and engaging ways. Your life and your relationships with others will become extraordinary as you become more emotional mature in your interactions with others. In short, an extraordinary book!
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