Mistletoe cactus (Rhipsalis baccifera) is a tropical succulent native to rainforests in warm regions. The grownup name for this cactus is Rhipsalis mistletoe.
The mistletoe cactus is generally low-maintenance and easy to grow indoors.
The cactus has pencil thin succulent stems that may reach 6 feet in length. The thick skin of the stems do not produce thorns, but it does have almost imperceptible bumps on the surface of the plant. The cactus has pencil thin succulent stems that may reach 6 feet in length. The thick skin of the stems do not produce thorns, but it does have almost imperceptible bumps on the surface of the plant.
This one in a 4 inch nursery container.
The Mistletoe Cactus has some differences from standard desert cactus care.
Mistletoe Cactus Plant care:
Soil: well-draining soil, great drainage.
Light: Indirect light. Filtered light. Unlike desert cacti, the mistletoe cactus is sensitive to direct sunlight and prefers a location that receives bright to medium indirect light. It can even do well in lower light locations, although you won’t see as much growth.
