Hello Teengardener - I used to grow quite a few different Rhipsalis and (/or) Hatiora, and have found that different types have different light and temperature tolerances. What one did you see? Can you describe it if you don't have the name? At the moment, I only grow what used to be called Hatiora salicornioides. It's a very tolerant plant. It's currently about 4' from a south window, but behind a few other plants. It does get direct sun, but not for the whole day (and I live in MA, where the sunlight's pretty weak in winter, sigh). I usually put it outside in the shade in the warm months, but it does okay when left inside, too, in the same window--because it's a S window, it doesn't get much direct sun in the summer. The plant makes little yellow flowers, primarily in fall but also in spring. Mine is budded, currently. I grow and fertilize it like its relatives, the holiday cactus. They are epiphytes, and, for me, do best in a loose/chunky mix that drains freely and doesn't ever get totally dry (but is never soggy). They all bloom, mostly in shades of white, yellow, pinkish white or greenish white. The flowers are significantly smaller than the flowers of most other jungle cacti but have a delicate beauty. Many rhipsalis also form decorative berries that stay on the plant for months. In my experience, they're fun and easy plants. Amanda

Hey friends. Thanks all for the clarification. I thought it was a chinese evergreen. But let me clarify. My mom is in Johnstown, pa. I went there to drop the kiddos off for the trip. The plant certainly doesnt need more light... It sits in moms sunroom with has very very high indirect light. If anything it needs love and water. My mom has been neglecting the plants recently as my step dad was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. So they have been in and out of the doctors getting biopsies and what not to see what stage and type to determine treatment. Its beeen pretty stressful. Anyways... Vegas was nothing to write home about. Hubby got food poisoning and was out of commission thurs eve and friday morn. He is slowly getting better. Feels real weak and run down. But he did muster up strength to see the town. Not our thing.. Too fast paced and we dont gamble, at all. Key west is more our style. But at least we got to see it. I miss the kids like crazy. Ateast we did relax, and that was most important!!

Yes, I am fairly convinced that it is Actinidia arguta : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actinidia_arguta Now that I suspect it is this type of plant, I can investigate pruning and proper care. Thanks very much for the answers! bg Here is a link that might be useful: Wikipedia page on Actinidia arguta

Thanks Ming. I have something else to say regarding the "shell-like" pod. I "adventurously" opened one of the shell pods and found there're roots inside it. Actually, the shell seems to form in order to protect the "aerial" roots of the plant. So I don't know whether Ming is referring to the same plant or not. Irina, the buds never open. In fact, one of the buds has gone straight to form a pair of seeds. Although I don't know its scientific name, it's a nice plant. If it's related to hoya, it's the more better.