I know it’s only November, but I recently bought Rhipsalis pilocarpa, the gorgeous mistletoe cactus, so I thought a "how to" guide for this remarkable houseplant would be extremely handy. We use your ...

Resembling the succulent green stems of samphire, the mistletoe cactus, Rhipsalis baccifera, are a useful trailing houseplant that can be grown from hanging pots or allowed to flow from a pot on a ...

There is a rather lovely, but I feel rather unlikely, tale about the mistletoe cactus, Rhipsalis baccifera, and a homesick sailor. The mistletoe cactus is the only cactus that grows outside the New ...

Although untold millions of cactuses are cultivated on America’s windowsills, some folks consider them boring plants, with one unappreciative person I know comparing them to pet rocks. What I ...

Don’t be overly cautious when watering Rhipsalis – to thrive it needs regular hydration and good drainage What’s the problem? My mistletoe cactus (Rhipsalis) thrived for more than five years, but ...

Genie Uebelacker of Clackamas wrote weeks ago to tell me her mistletoe cactus ( Rhipsalis baccifera ) was blooming for the first time in more than 40 years. That's news. However, her email got buried.

There are certain plants that are associated with the winter celebrations. Here are some and tips for caring for them: *Amaryllis: This huge tropical bulb was covered in detail a few weeks ago.

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