Red Mistletoe Cactus
5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)
Fast grower
Also known as
red false rhipsalis
Taxonomy
Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa
Pseudorhipsalis
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Red Mistletoe Cactus
Water
How often to water your Red Mistletoe Cactus
every 9
Red Mistletoe Cactus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Select a city to check sunlight intensity
Finding light for Red Mistletoe Cactus in your home
a window
Red Mistletoe Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Red Mistletoe Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Red Mistletoe Cactus in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Red Mistletoe Cactus
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Red Mistletoe Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Red Mistletoe Cactus prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Red Mistletoe Cactus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Red Mistletoe Cactus
Red Mistletoe Cactus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 1
01/11/2022
I love getting those leaves red red
Trending in your area
Triostar Stromanthe
Blue-Stem Yucca
Purple Heart
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Pearl Echeveria
Rose Calathea
Tradescantia Zebrina
Rattlesnake Plant
Tradescantia Nanouk
Polka Dot Plant
Golden Torch
Blushing Bride Air Pl…
Mini Monstera
Painter's Palette
False Christmas Cactus
Dragon Tree
Bird's Nest Fern
Majesty Palm
Similar to Red Mistletoe Cactus
✨ Discover rare plants
Picasso's Paintbrush
Begonia hydrocotylifo…
Echeveria Arrow
Peperomia 'Harmony's …
Anthurium Fingers
Hoya crassipetiolata
Large Leaf Elephant F…
Milky Widow's Thrill
Ace of Spades
Phalaenopsis schiller…
Ají dulce
Sarcochilus fitzgeral…
Autumn Begonia
Variegated Arrowhead …
Scindapsus pictus 'Si…
Anastasia Weeping Fig
White Apple Moth Orch…
