
Mistletoe cactus (Rhipsalis baccifera)
Mistletoe cactus, also known as Mistletoe Cactus
Rhipsalis baccifera, also known as the mistletoe cactus, is native to Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Florida. Remarkably, it is the only cactus species that naturally occurs outside the New World. Scientists believe that migratory birds may have transported its seeds to Africa, where it now also grows. This cactus is popular as a houseplant, particularly in hanging planters, due to its easy maintenance.
Key Facts About Mistletoe cactus
Attributes of Mistletoe cactus
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent, Herb
Plant Height
2 m
Spread
60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
5 mm to 1 cm
Flower Color
White
Scientific Classification of Mistletoe cactus
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactuses
Genus
Mistletoe cacti
Species
Mistletoe cactus