Mistletoe cactus

Mistletoe cactus

Rhipsalis roseana
  • Water occasionally
  • Loves the shade
  • No repotting necessary
  • A perfect match with...
General

The Rhipsalis roseana is a special type of cactus. The mistletoe cactus is actually a hanging plant without those annoying spines. The trailing stems of this fast growing plant provide a bit of green design to your interior and the plant requires little to no maintenance. This tropical succulent is a native to rainforests in South America and Africa and it is the only cactus growing in the wild outside of North and South America.
Care

Only water the mistletoe cactus when the soil is completely dry. The plant doesn’t like sitting in moist soil for extended periods of time as this will deteriorate the vitality and decorative value of the plant. Even better for the mistletoe cactus is to mist it now and then.
Stand

Unlike many of its relatives, the mistletoe cactus prefers shade. The plant will survive in the sun, but the leaves will turn lighter and it will require watering more often. Are you taking good care of the plant? If you do, you will be rewarded with pretty little flowers after two or three years.
Potting

Due to its slow growth it is not really necessary to repot the mistletoe cactus. You could do it immediately after purchase. In general it is better to repot in spring or summer.

Perfect to combine with:
green basics hanging basket – mild terra - packshot

green basics hanging basket - mild terra

green basics hanging basket - mild terra

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