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Rhipsalis shaferi 15cm H40cm

Rhipsalis shaferi 15cm H40cm

£30.00 GBP
£30.00 GBP
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Rhipsalis shaferi is an elegant epiphytic cactus with slender, cascading stems that create a soft, waterfall effect. Easygoing and attractive, it thrives in bright, indirect light and adds movement to hanging displays.

  • Full Botanical Name: Rhipsalis shaferi
  • Common Names: Mistletoe Cactus
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: South America
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Epiphytic growth in humid forests with filtered light

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Bright indirect light; avoid strong direct sun.
  • Ideal Room: Hanging baskets, bright shelves
  • Feeding: Light feeding monthly during spring and summer
  • Humidity: Moderate (45–70%)
  • Ideal Temperature: 18–27°C
  • Watering: Water when top compost dries; avoid waterlogging
  • Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic
  • Soil Type: Free-draining epiphytic cactus mix
  • Propagation: Stem cuttings
  • Eventual Height and Spread: Trails 60–120 cm
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Pests and Treatment: Mealybugs
  • Repotting: Every 2–3 years
  • Pruning: Trim to shape
  • Air Purification: Low
  • Folklore: Cascading plants symbolise flow and calm
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