Rhipsalis sulcata - Mistletoe Cactus
Regular price $32.00A jungle epiphyte with bright green angular foliage that grows mostly pendant with some clumping, upright growth. Perfect for hanging baskets, this Rhipsalis will be covered in white flowers and berries all along the stems from Spring to Autumn and sometimes year round in the right conditions.
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Current Pot Size: 130mm
Synonyms: Jungle Cactus, Orchid cactus
Endemic: Brazil
Light: Part Sun to Filtered Light - Category 2-3 (please see our blog on plant light requirements)
Soil: Well draining, mineral - Succulent Mix (please see our blog on soil requirements)
Fertiliser: As directed on your fertiliser of choice. Fortnightly or monthly during the growing season (please see our blog on plant food)
Watering: Don't over water, being an epiphytic succulent these like dry spells between watering.
Maintenance: Low. Water less during colder months.
All plants pictured are considered an accurate representation of the plant you will receive. It represents the rough size, colour and condition. These are plants however and due to changes in climatic conditions and plant variation there will be minor differences.
We are now adding in 'Transport risk' in the product description as some plants are more delicate than others and/or find transport stressful. We will rate in terms of Low, Medium or High risk and discuss specifically to the plant in question. If this information is not provided yet please feel free to reach out via email to ask. Please also note that if plants are sent with new leaves that haven't had the chance to harden off they are susceptible to physical damage in transit as the slightest touch can cause it.
Please note that we use 'Bugs for Bugs' regularly as a preventative control measure for pests. These predatory bugs are administered in vermiculite. This vermiculite is sprinkles onto the leaves and sometimes remains.