Lone A. B., Colombo R. C., Andrade B. L. G., Takahashi L. S. A., Faria R. T., Physical characterization of Rhipsalis (Cactaceae) fruits and seeds germination in different temperatures and light regimes, Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2016, 76(2):367-373, doi: 10.1590/1519-6984.15914
Fruits and seeds of Rhipsalis floccosa, R. pilocarpa and R. teres were compared, followed by germination tests at different temperatures and in darkness. At 20 °C, all three tested seed batches failed to germinate in darkness, whereas illuminated treatments germinated. The most favourable temperatures differed among species, and high constant temperatures reduced performance.