Rhipsalis mesembryanthemioides - 6"
6” RHIPSALIS MESEMBRYANTHEMOIDES
Hanging Basket
USDA Zones 9-11
Rhipsalis mesembryanthemoides has an interesting growth pattern compared to other Rhipsalis. It has a thick woody stem where tons of clumping short branchlets form. Initially, the main branches grow upward & eventually begin to fall. It blooms white flowers that cover the plant & forms small white seed pods.
You will receive a 6” size plant bare root with the hanging basket it was grown in.
Common Name
Clumpy Mistletoe Cactus Botanical Name
Rhipsalis mesembryanthemoides
Family
Cactaceae
Plant Type
Jungle Succulent
USDA Zones
10a - 11b; 30ºF - 50ºF
Native
Central America, Central & Northwestern
parts of South America
Plant Size
Stems up to 20" long
Flower Description
White flowers; up to .5" long &
.6" diameter --> followed by small
ornamental white berries that line both
sides of the foliage on the stem
Bloom Time
Nov - Feb
Tolerant
Somewhat drought tolerant, but don't
let it dry out for too long
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Awards
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade; Morning sun & shade the rest of
the day;
Indoors: Bright to moderate indirect light
Soil Type
Well-draining & fertile soil
Soil pH
Mildly Acidic; Neutral; Mildly Alkaline
Water
Moderate; Keep soil lightly & evenly moist;
don't let soil dry out for too long
Temperature
Cold hardy up to 40ºF; Ideally 60ºF - 75ºF
Humidity
Moderate - High; Epiphytic -- receive moisture
through the stems, as well as through roots;
if dry environment provide supplemental
humidity
Fertilizer
Spring & Summer months -- feed monthly;
diluted half-strength formulated for cacti
Growth Habit
Trailing
Growth Rate
Slow
Spacing
18- 24"
Uses
Focal Plant, Speciment Plant, Hanging Basket,
Container
Maintenance
Little to none; watch for pests, such as aphids,
mealy bugs, scale
Propagation
Stem cuttings -- allow cuttings to callous
before planting
