Mistletoe Cactus - Rhipsalis baccifera - 2L / 17cm / Medium
$30.00Rhipsalis baccifera
Rhipsalis baccifera is a soft, trailing jungle cactus with long, cylindrical green stems that drape and fork like a curtain of threads. Unlike most cacti, it naturally grows in the shaded canopies of tropical rainforests, making it well suited to indoor spaces with indirect light and consistent warmth. Its thin stems may produce small, white flowers followed by pearl-like translucent berries, giving rise to the common name “mistletoe cactus.” Fast-growing and spineless, this epiphytic species is perfect for hanging pots, high shelves or bathrooms with filtered light.
Originally native to Central and South America, R. baccifera is the only cactus species also found outside the Americas, with populations in parts of Africa and Sri Lanka—likely spread centuries ago by migratory birds or humans.
Non-toxic to pets.
Care Instructions
Light: Bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Avoid harsh direct sun which can scorch the stems.
Water: Water when the top 2–3cm of soil is dry. Prefers slightly moist conditions but don’t let it sit in water.
Humidity: Thrives in moderate to high humidity. Ideal for kitchens or bathrooms.
Temperature: Keep above 12°C. Protect from cold draughts and dry indoor heat.
Fertiliser: Feed monthly in spring and summer with a diluted cactus or general houseplant fertiliser.
Pruning: Can be trimmed to shape or to remove tangled or damaged stems. Cuttings root easily.
Repotting: Every 2–3 years. Use a loose, well-draining mix with bark or perlite.
Pests: Occasionally attracts mealybugs or scale. Inspect joints regularly and treat early
Plant Size Guide
The plant in the photos is an example and an approximate guide only however we try to show an average sized example. Sizes, flowering state and colours change throughout the seasons and variation will occur. In summer & autumn, plants are often larger or the same size as than the example picture but around winter and spring, they can be a little smaller but still at a size similar to the example. We aim to update the pictures to reflect significant differences.
Plant Heights - because the plant's foliage must fit inside our Plant Cartons, the actual height of a plant's central trunk (meristem) will be shorter than the box it fits in.
Small Plants - 14cm wide nursery pot - 1 Litre volume - Plants fit in a 50cm tall box.
Medium Plants - 17cm wide pots either 2L hanging pot or 2.5L nursery pot - Plants fit in a 75cm tall box.
Large Plants - 25cm wide pot, 10L volume. Plants fit in a 100cm tall box.
XL Plants - Plants over 100cm tall in pot sizes specified, 25cm/10L or greater and are hand delivered within Auckland/Northland only.
Dispatch Times
Plant courier orders are processed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
North Island orders are targeted overnight delivery, South Island orders are sent on a 2-day target but these are not a guaranteed delivery timeframe.
Add 1 extra day after a public holiday as well as for rural addresses or remote towns.
Monday - We send orders placed on previous Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Tuesday - We send Weekend orders from previous Saturday & Sunday.
Wednesday - We send orders placed from Monday & Tuesday.
XL Plants are delivered only within urban Auckland & Whangarei and this service is for non-urgent orders. This excludes satellite destinations such as Beachlands, Pukekohe, Piha, Helensville etc and Whangarei Heads. We may deliver at any time Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday in Auckland and you need to have a sheltered accessible position for us to deliver to.
Plants in Transit
Each Small, Medium & Large plant is individually contained within its own protective cardboard Plant Carton which may be joined to other cartons in your order.
Plants typically take just a day or two to arrive, however they are usually fine in their cartons for 1-2 weeks, and many can go longer, so a few extra days are not usually cause for concern.
Whether it takes 1 or 7 days, let your plant recover from its journey by placing in gentle light and adding a little water and it will be back to its best within a couple of days. Let us know if there are any major issues via the contact page.
