Pencil Cactus

My large pencil cactus is “laying down” in its pot and cascading down the sides like a hanging basket. I have another one that is upright and growing normal. Is this not really a pencil cactus and maybe something else or what can I do to encourage it to stand upright?

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#1 Comment By theficuswrangler On 04/25/2014 @ 1:39 am

You may well have a variety of rhipsalis, such as this: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/rhipsalis/rhipsalis-mistletoe-cactus.htm ^[1]

#2 Comment By Dona B On 04/25/2014 @ 6:23 pm

Thank you!

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