Species Name: Rhipsalis ramulosa

Common name(s): Red Mistletoe Cactus, Red Rhipsalis

Defining Characteristics:

• Woody stems grow long and have a weeping habit.
• The large, flat leaves will turn red when given excellent light and small flowers will appear all along the edges.
• Known as jungle cacti, these plants enjoy warm tropical conditions
• A unique addition to hanging baskets and mixed succulent planters

Recommended Pot Size: Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: 64-75°F

Humidity:  30-70% 

Watering frequency: Moderate   

Lighting:  Bright indirect light, some direct light

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Growth rate: Slow

Height: Up to 18” 

Origin: Common through most of Central and the Northwestern areas of South America 

Regional locality: Epiphyte in evergreen rainforests

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Animal Terrarium/ Vivarium Use:

Care Notes: Sensitive to hard water. 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 3” pot.