Rhipsalis Burchellii (Mistletoe Cactus) - Ø12cm - H20cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Indirect light or partial shade. Its thin, trailing stems are perfect for hanging in a bright room.
Is it a toxic plant? No, Rhipsalis is harmless to your four-legged friends.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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Rhipsalis Burchellii — Mistletoe Cactus — Ø12 cm — H20 cm
🌿 Graphic trailing stems • ☀️ Partial shade to low light • 💧 Low watering • 🌬️ Easy epiphytic cactus • 🌟 Unique trailing plant
Rhipsalis Burchellii, also known as Mistletoe Cactus, is a spectacular trailing epiphytic cactus, recognized for its thin cylindrical stems that create an airy and graphic cascading plant effect. This fascinating plant features trailing green stems that can reach several tens of centimeters, creating a delicate and minimalist plant curtain.
Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, especially Brazil, Rhipsalis is an epiphytic cactus that naturally grows on tree branches in its original habitat. Unlike desert cacti, it has no spines and enjoys the shade and humidity of tropical forests. Its delicate trailing stems give it a graceful and elegant appearance, perfect for hanging. With its current height of 20 cm and pot diameter of 12 cm, it becomes a unique and graphic trailing epiphytic cactus in your urban jungle, ideal for plant lovers seeking an easy-care trailing plant, shade tolerant, and minimalist in style.
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.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.