Mistletoe Cactus Mauritania

Mistletoe Cactus Mauritania

Lush indoor or patio plants.

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Rhipsalis baccifera ssp. mauritiana is not often seen but well worth a grow. The bright green stems grow upright, then as they mature become more pendent and elongated. Early spring to summer, tiny greeny orange to white flowers can be followed by white globes (fruits) that form along the stems.

Rhipsalis baccifera ssp. mauritiana. Rhipsalis is from the green for wickerwork, baccifera, fruit bearing and mauritiana is from Mauritania (NW Africa).

Commonly seen in glossy magazines and Instagram posts, Rhipsalis are care free, trailing, epiphytic cacti. They make highly decorative container or hanging basket plants. They grow easily on patios, beneath trees or brightly lit spots indoors. They are really easy to care for and, when suitably ignored, can last a lifetime.

With multiple, advanced plants and 10-15cm growth, these potted, named varieties offer terrific value.

Rhipsalis are native to Central and South America, where they are epiphytic and live high up in trees. Other common names for Rhipsalis cereuscula are Rice Cactus (for the rice like stem joins) and Mistletoe Cactus (as for all Rhipsalis).

I SEE THE LIGHT: Bright, indirect light is ideal. You should be able to read during the day in their position in the room without turning on a light. In the hot afternoon sun, they may shrivel and change colour. Indoors they can grow well in offices with fluro lights, for 8-10 hours a day.

I NEED A DRINK: Water thoroughly, then allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry out before watering again. They will cope with a fair amount of neglect, and you will know you have forgotten about them as they shrivel and turn brown/red, but don’t despair, they will quickly pep up when you apologise and add a good dose of water. More water needed spring/summer and winter requires less care. They will tend to rot if left sitting in water – so be careful not to kill them with kindness. They can be sensitive to the chemicals in tap water, so ideally let the water sit out overnight, or use filtered/distilled water.

I WILL SURVIVE: These plants are so easy, they pretty much look after themselves. In pots ensure you choose a cactus/succulent or orchid potting mix for best results as it offers the sharp drainage they need. Choose a pot with decent drainage holes to ensure they don’t end up sitting in water. Ideally add a diluted, cactus/succulent (or any really) liquid fertiliser every other week spring/summer this will get them flowering and growing to their best. Rotate the pot regularly to promote even growth.


Supplied as: Pots
Size: 7.5 cm

Code

RPAMR

Botantical name

Rhipsalis baccifera ssp. mauritania

Height

20-90cm

Width

20-30cm

Flowers

Spring to Summer

Climate

Cool to Tropical

Availability

Australia wide

Frost hardiness

Frost Tender

Aspect

Filtered Light

Supplied as

Pots

Size

7.5 cm

Water needs

1