Description

Rhipsalis Baccifera s. Horrida (native to Madagascar) , also known as Rat Tail or Mouse Tail Cactus, is a sub tropical trailing plant with hairy stems that start upright then spill over making it the perfect hanging plant to dangle over a shelf or plant into a hanging planter.

It is an epiphytic cactus, meaning it likes to grow onto a plant or tree but not in a harmful or parasitic way.

It has foliage that appears on branching stems about 5-7mm in diameter, tapering to a point. Just like a mouse’s tail! It is a great plant for displaying in a hanging basket because the plant can grow quite long. It will therefore drape far out of the pot. Water freely when in growth, but keep dryer in winter. Mist the leaves regularly with water to increase humidity and make sure the winter temperatures stay above 10°C.