Photo by Cactus Jungle
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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
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
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Rhipsalis baccifera
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
See other plant types of Rhipsalis for your garden
aka Hariota mesembryanthodes, Rhipsalis echinata, Rhipsalis mesembryantoides, Clumpy Mistletoe Cactus, Pencil Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6"-24"
Width: 6"-15"
- bright shade - shade
- low - drought tolerant
aka Rhipsalis crispimarginata
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - low
aka Rhipsalis pacheco-leonis ssp. catenulate, Rhipsalis paradoxa var. catenulata
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6"-24"
Width: 6"-15"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - low
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-3'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - low
aka Cactus lyratus, Hariota cylindrica, Hariota villigera, Hatiora bambusoides, Hatiora salicornioides var. salicornioides, Rhipsalis 'Drunkard's Dream', Rhipsalis bambusoides, Rhipsalis salicornioides, Rhipsalis villigera, Dancing Bones Cactus, Drunkard's Dream, Mistletoe Cactus, Spice Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- low
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