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    Rhipsalis baccifera

    Also Known As

    • Cassytha baccifera
    • Rhipsalis baccifera ssp baccifera
    • Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. baccifera
    • Rhipsalis cassutha
    • Rhipsalis coralloides
    • Mistletoe Cactus

    Plant type

    shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"-144"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Rhipsalis baccifera plant details

    Rhipsalis baccifera is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhipsalis baccifera

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
    Plant family: cactaceae, lauraceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 144 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhipsalis baccifera

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An epiphytic jungle cactus resembling long green strands of spaghetti. Awesome for hanging baskets. Cream colored little white flowers. CITES regulated, no export

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Hanging epiphytic jungle cactus from Brazil, to 6' long; not frost hardy.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Rhipsalis cassutha has long thin cylindrical, light green, bristly when young, slender foliage, cascading, red flowers followed by fruits that resemble mistletoe.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Rhipsalis baccifera plant

    How to Grow Rhipsalis baccifera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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