Rhipsalis baccifera / ‘Mistletoe Cactus’

A low maintenance, hanging plant that is perfect for beginners. In the wild, rhipsalis is an epiphytic plant, which means it grows on trees. It’s found in tropical jungles in South America.

Did you know?

This plant gets the nickname ‘Mistletoe Cactus’ because of the tiny, white flowers that appear along its stems through winter into spring that are followed by small, white or pale-pink berries or because its spineless foliage looks a little like mistletoe.

Watering

Dependent on home conditions, pot size and season. Allow plant to dry out between waters. Water sparingly through the winter.

Lighting

Hang it up or place it on a shelf in a bright spot out of direct sunlight.

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