Rhipsalis
Rhipsalis is a tropical cactus, usually called Mistletoe or Spaghetti cactus. It has light, thin branches with tiny cactus spines.
Most Popular Types
There are many varieties of Rhipsalis, mostly all known as Mistletoe cactus. At Growing Hobby, we carry Rhipsalis clavata, R. baccifera cashero, R. cereuscula, and R. baccifera.
Light
Partial sun
Temperatures
Rhipsalis can withstand temperatures down to 33°F for short time periods.
Watering
Water frequently, not allowing the soil to go completely dry nor remain soggy.
Toxicity
Non-toxic to humans or pets
Growth
Rhipsalis is an epiphyte, growing from crooks in rainforest trees. Indoors, it drapes to 2 ft in length.
Origin
Central America, Europe, Asia, and Africa
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Dormancy
Winter dormant
Rhipsalis lepismium cruciforme hurricane cactus
Rhipsalis lepismium cruciforme is known as the hurricane cactus. We don’t know if it’s because it can survive a hurricane or if it always looks like it just went through one!
Rhipsalis in bloom
This small scale Rhipsalis develops even tinier blooms.
Rhipsalis baccifera
Rhipsalis Baccifera is an epiphyte in its native environment.
Workshops at Growing Hobby
Workshop schedule set for after work hours and on Sunday afternoons. We now have central heating and air to make you more comfortable while you shop and attend workshops.