{"product_id":"mistletoe-cactus-rhipsalis-baccifera","title":"Mistletoe Cactus - Rhipsalis baccifera","description":"\u003cp\u003eMistletoe Cactus (\u003cem\u003eRhipsalis baccifera\u003c\/em\u003e) is a trailing jungle cactus with slender, branching stems covered in soft, hair-like bristles. It stands only about 30cm high but trails to around 1m long, which makes it a natural for hanging baskets, high shelves and tree forks. Tiny white flowers are followed by translucent pale green-white berries, the feature that earns the mistletoe name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy going.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright shade and a relaxed routine suit it, and it only wants a drink once the mix has dried out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA soft trailing curtain.\u003c\/strong\u003e Branching stems spill about 1m over the pot edge with no training needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers, then berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny white flowers are followed by translucent berries that look like mistletoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It lives on trees in the wild, so dappled light suits it better than full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeveral ways to grow it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang it, pot it, or wedge it into a tree fork in a tropical garden, much as you would a staghorn fern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets and shelves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang the pot at head height or above so the 1m stems can trail. One plant per basket bulks up from the base over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room with morning light and afternoon shade suits it. Keep it out of hot sun coming through glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it can go into free-draining soil in part shade, or onto a tree trunk. Allow 50cm between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mistletoe Cactus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade, with morning sun and afternoon shade ideal. It is frost tender, so outdoors it suits tropical and subtropical gardens. Further south, or inland where frosts bite, grow it in a pot indoors or on a sheltered, frost-free verandah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free drainage is the rule. In the wild it grows in trees, where excess rain runs off quickly, so it dislikes sitting in wet mix. Use a cactus or orchid style mix in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, then only when the mix has dried out, and less in cool, dull months. A dilute liquid feed about monthly in the warm season is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. Trim any stem that grows longer than you like, and tip cuttings root easily if you want a second plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mistletoe Cactus as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and also in 140mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6 and 300mm pots sold singly. Young plants take a few months to build length, so treat the tube as the start of a long-term basket. Unpack on arrival, water lightly and settle it into bright shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cacti\"\u003eBrowse more cacti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants for every room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit balconies and pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a real cactus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but a rainforest one that lives on trees. Treat it more like an orchid than a desert cactus: bright shade, fast drainage and no standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegularly for the first 12 weeks or so. After that, water when the mix has dried out, and less often in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn tropical and subtropical gardens, yes, in part shade. It is frost tender, so elsewhere keep it in a pot indoors or in a frost-free spot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790872314175,"sku":"RHI-BAC-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790872346943,"sku":"RHI-BAC-140MM-P10","price":385.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790872379711,"sku":"RHI-BAC-200MM-P6","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790872412479,"sku":"RHI-BAC-300MM","price":176.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mistletoe-cactus-rhipsalis-baccifera.jpg?v=1792210642","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mistletoe-cactus-rhipsalis-baccifera","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}