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Mistletoe Cactus Rhipsalis baccifera

Other Common Name(s):

Previously known as:

  • Cactus pendulus
  • Rhipsalis cassutha
  • Rhipsalis cassytha
Phonetic Spelling
RIP-sa-lis bak-IF-er-uh
Description

An epiphyte in the cactus family.  Can be grown as a houseplant.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#houseplant#epiphytic#cactus#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
 
Rhipsalis baccifera
Form Sadambio CC BY-SA 2.5
Rhipsalis baccifera
Form Frank Vincentz CC BY-SA 3.0
Rhipsalis baccifera
Form James Steakley CC BY-SA 3.0
Rhipsalis baccifera
Form Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz CC BY-SA 4.0
Rhipsalis baccifera
Form Salicyna CC BY-SA 4.0
Rhipsalis baccifera
Form Salicyna CC BY-SA 4.0
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#houseplant#epiphytic#cactus#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Rhipsalis
    Species:
    baccifera
    Family:
    Cactaceae
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Central and South America, Africa
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Epiphyte
    Houseplant
    Succulent
  • Leaves:
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No