Coral Cactus bears clusters of funnel-shaped, glossy greenish-white flowers, often tinged with pink are borne from the terminal areoles followed by tiny white berries. Rhipsalis cereuscula makes a perfect houseplant and as it grows larger can be transplanted into a hanging pot.
Scientific Name: Rhipsalis Cereuscula
Synonyms: Erythrorhipsalis cereuscula, Hariota cereuscula
Common Names: Rice cactus, coral-cactus, Mistletoe Cactus.
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Rhipsalideae
Genus: Rhipsalis
How to grow and care
Mistletoe cacti are easy to grow from cuttings. Seeds take way too long and they require very even environmental conditions. Take cuttings and let the severed end callus for a few days. Plant the callused end in a cactus mix or sand that has been lightly moistened. Cuttings root in two to six weeks.
Seeds can be started indoors in flats filled with sand and peat. Moisten the medium and plant the seeds 1/4-inch deep. Keep the medium barely moist until the plants germinate. Grow young plants in semi-shade and water when the surface of the soil is dry.
Mistletoe Cactus Care
Ensure that your mistletoe cactus is planted in well-drained soil. Potted plants benefit from a saucer filled with rocks and water to increase the ambient humidity in the home interior.
The plant rarely needs fertilizing and has few other needs except moderate light and even moisture. Fertilize with a half dilution of cactus food from April to September, once per month.
Water frequently in spring and summer, but suspend water in winter.
If any of the stems are damaged, you can trim them off with a sharp, sterile knife.
Use these as cuttings to start new Rhipsalis mistletoe cactus...
– See more at: How to Grow and Care for a Mistletoe Cactus
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