Rhipsalis Cereuscula "Coral Cactus" 14cmPot

Botanical Name: Rhipsalis cereuscula
Common Names: Coral Cactus, Rice Cactus, Mistletoe Cactus

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📌 Product Description

Rhipsalis cereuscula is a fine-textured, trailing epiphytic cactus with slender, coral-like branching stems that form soft cascading clumps. Its delicate, segmented growth creates a light, airy appearance that contrasts beautifully with bold-leaved succulents.

Unlike desert cacti, this tropical species naturally grows in forest canopies, making it perfectly suited to bright indoor spaces with indirect light. Mature plants may produce small white star-like flowers followed by decorative berries.

A versatile, low-maintenance plant ideal for hanging baskets, shelves, and modern interiors.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 20 – 40 cm
Trailing Length: 40 – 60+ cm
Spread: 30 – 60 cm
Growth Habit: Cascading / trailing
Growth Rate: Moderate

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct midday sun
Soil: Well-draining cactus mix with added bark or perlite
Water:

• Water when top 2–3 cm of soil is dry
• Keep slightly moist in summer
• Reduce watering in winter
• Avoid waterlogged soil

Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity
Temperature: 15–28°C

Fertiliser: Light feeding in spring and summer

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growing Season: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Spring to summer
Climate Suitability: Excellent indoor plant nationwide; suitable outdoors in warm, frost-free coastal regions
Frost Tolerance: Not frost tolerant – protect below 8°C

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🌼 Additional Benefits

✔ Excellent hanging plant
✔ Unique coral-like growth habit
✔ Softens modern interiors
✔ Low maintenance
✔ Non-spiny and easy to handle
✔ Suitable for bathrooms and kitchens with good light

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Hanging baskets
✔ Shelf trailing décor
✔ Indoor plant styling
✔ Shaded patios
✔ Mixed succulent displays