Exposure & Location

Rhipsalis Burchellii perfectly tolerates low-light spaces, unlike most cacti. It appreciates partial shade and can even thrive in shade.

• Exposure: Partial shade to low light, avoid direct sunlight.
• Ideal: hanging in a living room, bathroom, office, high shelf, or north-facing windowsill.
• Temperature: 15 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light and well-drained, special for epiphytic cacti (potting soil + bark + perlite).

Verdeia tip: unlike desert cacti, Rhipsalis appreciates the humidity and shade of tropical forests.

Watering & Care

• Watering: low to moderate; allow the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.
• Frequency: about once every 8-10 days in spring-summer, reduce in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: appreciates 50-60% humidity, mist occasionally.
• Fertilizer: every 2-3 months in spring-summer with a liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
• Winter rest: greatly reduce watering in autumn-winter.
• Pruning: remove dead or browned stems at the base.

Water less often in winter — Rhipsalis enters dormancy and needs very little water.

Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations

With its delicate and graphic trailing stems, Rhipsalis Burchellii instantly becomes a minimalist and airy piece. Its stems create an elegant cascading plant effect that draws attention.

• To combine with: other Rhipsalis, Hoya, Ceropegia, Senecio, or trailing plants to create an airy and graphic collection.
• Ideal pot: macramé hanger, matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, terracotta), or small hanging pot to highlight the trailing stems.
• Ambiance: perfect hanging near a window, on a high shelf, or as a feature in a minimalist and graphic plant collection.

Hang it to fully enjoy the cascading effect of its delicate trailing stems.

Verdeia Tips

• Very easy to care for — perfect for beginners and those who forget to water.
• Perfectly tolerates shade — one of the few cacti that does not need direct sunlight.
• Avoid direct sunlight which burns the delicate stems.
• Water moderately — it is an epiphytic cactus that does not like extreme dryness.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot.
• Very easy to propagate — cut a stem and place it in slightly moist substrate.
• May produce small white or cream flowers in winter under good conditions.
• Non-toxic — safe for children and pets.

Technical Specifications

• Botanical name: Rhipsalis burchellii
• Common name: Rhipsalis, Mistletoe Cactus, Christmas Cactus
• Family: Cactaceae
• Origin: Central and South America (tropical forests of Brazil)
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H20 cm
• Adult size: stems up to 50-100 cm long (trailing)
• Exposure: partial shade to low light, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: low to moderate, allow slight drying between waterings
• Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Minimalist / Graphic / Airy
• Special feature: spineless epiphytic cactus, delicate trailing stems, shade tolerant

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Stem length and density naturally vary depending on light and plant age.