Cactus, 9cm, Rhipsalis Drunkard's Dream

Cactus, 9cm, Rhipsalis Drunkard's DreamRhipsalis Drunkard's Dream is an epiphytic cactus with many narrow, long pale green stems. Stems are cylindrical and grow up to 0. 5cm in diameter. It blooms with white flowers that have a yellow greenish tint, throughout the whole year If you need any more photos or additional information on this product, send us a message using the chat button on our website with the product name, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. This plant has a

Rhipsalis Drunkard's Dream is an epiphytic cactus with many narrow, long pale green stems. Stems are cylindrical and grow up to 0.5cm in diameter. It blooms with white flowers - that have a yellow-greenish tint, throughout the whole year

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Attributes

Type: Tropical, Cactus
Height: up to 72in
Spread: 12in - 72in These are trailing cacti that will spread to the width of the pot and fall over the edge
Light: Partial Light, Medium Indirect Light
Water: Moderate
Zone: 12+
Pet Safe: Non Toxic

Care

General Maintenance: Handle the plant carefully as its long stems are faragile and may break. Repot every couple of years, keeping in a small pot. Take care to shade mistletoe cactus from hot, direct sunlight

Temperature: This cactus is native to rainforests where it is warm with very high humidity: temperatures no lower than 16 degrees Celsius, with 21-24 degrees Celsius being the norm and 50% relative humidity are idea indoors

Light: Rhipsalis does not thrive in direct sunlight, it does best with morning sun and full shade in the afternoon

Watering: Unlike most cacti, rhipsalis comes from tropical rainforests rather than the desert. It typically grows on trees rather than in soil. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during its growign season (April - August). Never allow standing water on the soil's surface, but don't let the soil to dry out completely

Soil: Use a well-draining, slightly acidic soil mis - a cactus soil mix combined with bark chips is idea. Do not pack the soil down. These plants will enjoy aeration in the soil much like other epiphytes

Fertilizer:? Do not feed newly repotted or just-purchased rhipsalis for 12 months. THey have very minimal needs and as such, rarely require fertilizing. If feeding is required, use a diluted (half-strength) cactus fertilizer monthly during the spring and summer

Care

General Maintenance: Handle the plant carefully as its long stems are fragile and may break. Repot every couple years, keeping in a smallish pot. Take care to shade mistletoe cactus from hot, direct sunlight.

Temperature: This cactus is native to rain forests where it is warm with very high humidity; Temperatures no lower than 16°C with 21-24°C being the norm and 50% relative humidity are ideal indoors.

Light: Rhipsalis does not thrive in direct sunlight. It does best with morning sun and full shade in the afternoon.

Watering: Unlike most cacti, mistletoe cactus comes from tropical rainforests rather than the desert. It typically grows on trees rather than in soil. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during its growing season (early spring - late summer). Never allow standing water on the soil's surface, but don't let the soil dry out completely.

Soil: Use a well-draining, slightly acidic soil mix - a cactus soil mix combined with bark chips is ideal. Do not pack the soil down.

Fertilizer: Do not feed newly repotted or just-purchased Rhipsalis for 12 months. They have very minimal needs and as such, rarely require fertilizing. If feeding is required, use a diluted (half-strength) cactus fertilizer monthly during the spring and summer.