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Mistletoe cactus

How to identify Mistletoe cactus (Rhipsalis baccifera)

Mistletoe cactus

Mistletoe cactus appears as an intriguing epiphytic cactus, exhibiting slender, trailing stems that can reach lengths up to 2 feet (60 cm). Its stems are segmented, giving it a beaded look, and they are covered with minute, scale-like structures instead of the thorns typically associated with cacti. Small, white flowers may emerge, later producing berry-like fruits. As a houseplant, it thrives in bright, indirect light, showcasing its lush, jungle-like aesthetic in hanging baskets or as an accent in vertical gardens.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Succulent, Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

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Segmented stems resembling beads, covered in scale-like structures instead of typical cactus thorns.

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Can reach up to 2 feet (60 cm) in length, making it ideal for hanging baskets or vertical gardens.

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Produces small white flowers that later develop into berry-like fruits.

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Thrives in bright, indirect light, showcasing lush, jungle-like aesthetic as a houseplant.

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Key Facts About Mistletoe cactus

Attributes of Mistletoe cactus
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent, Herb
Plant Height
2 m
Spread
60 cm
Fruit Color
White
Pink
Stem Color
Green
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Mistletoe cactus

Family
Cactuses
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Mistletoe cactus (Rhipsalis baccifera)
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