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 doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
22% Very Low
Growing Red Mistletoe Cactus in Minneapolis right now
Plant growth potential is currently very low š
January 26th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Minneapolis is currently very low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in ā¦
Sunlight will increase by 43.5% āļø
January 26th, 2023
Minneapolis is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Minneapolis is expected to increase by 43.5% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 6.9 megajoules of energy pā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours š
January 24th, 2023
This month, Minneapolis is getting an average of 5.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 9.8 total hours of daā¦
Finding light for Red Mistletoe Cactus in your home
a window
Red Mistletoe Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Minneapolis, Minnesota ā .
Red Mistletoe Cactus does not tolerate low-light š«.
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 itās 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 yearāwhichever 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 šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ 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 your location in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 1
01/11/2022
I love getting those leaves red red
