This epiphyte cactus forms a low clumping bushy habit with long slender stems that have spine-like leaves on the edges. The small greenish white star-shaped flowers appear terminally during spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Rhipsalis capilliformis is naturally found in South America growing on trees in composted leaf mould or terresterly in well drained, moderately fertile organic rich soils that are moist but not wet. It prefers a semi shaded to sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Mistletoe Cactus is grown for its bushy pendant habit and is used in hanging baskets or in the crutch of a tree. It is suitable for tropical gardens on the coast and in the lower mountains and establishes in 2 to 4 years. It is long lived and prefers a humid environment. In cold climates it is grown under glass as a potted specimen. ID 602

Rhipsalis(RIP-sa-lis) capilliformis(ka-pi-li-FORM-is)

Cactaceae(kak-TAY-see-ee)