RHIPSALIS
INFO + CARE

genus: Rhipsalis Gaertn.
common name/s: mistletoe cacti

type: epiphytic cacti

family: Cactaceae

native range: parts of Central America, the Caribbean and northern regions of South America. They also inhabit isolated locations in Africa and Asia, and are the only cactus group naturally occurring in the Old World

zone: 10 to 13

height: 30 to 900 cm

spread: 50 to 400 cm

type species: Rhipsalis cassytha Gaertn. = Rhipsalis baccifera (J.S.Muell.) Stearn.

bloom time: rarely flowers

bloom description: varies between species

sun: part shade

water: low to medium

maintenance: low to medium

soil type: loose, well-draining, 'breathing' potting mix

toxicity: non-toxic to pets and humans