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Rhipsalis Coral Cactus
Rhipsalis Coral Cactus
A spineless jungle cactus with branching, coral-like stems for indoors.
- Easy care
- Bright, indirect
- When the top dries
- Keep away from pets and kids
- 8cm grow pot
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Rhipsalis Coral Cactus
R 100.00
About this plant
About this plant
Rhipsalis Coral Cactus
This is an indoor cactus
Slightly moist soil but not wet. Allow for the soil to dry out before watering to avoid water buildup around the roots as this will lead to root rot.
No direct sunlight, frost or long periods of harsh heat.
A hanging basket or elevated stand works best when the plant gets larger.
Note: Keep away from cildren and pets. Toxic
Note: Each individual plant is unique. This image is an example only, however the plant you receive will be as close as possible to this image description.
Note: Stem length indicated above is a guide to the estimated length rather than an exact length that you will receive.
Note: The plant you receive might have some differences. We keep a few different types of snake plants.
Delivery and packaging
Delivery and packaging
We deliver nationwide with The Courier Guy: Pudo locker R89 or to your door R145. Gauteng customers can also collect in Boksburg (R25).
Orders ship from our depot within 7 working days, and most are on their way sooner. A few rarer plants are ordered in specially for you, which is why we allow 7 days. Couriers don't deliver on weekends.
Every order is packed by hand to survive the courier.
Healthy arrival guarantee
Healthy arrival guarantee
If your plant arrives dead or damaged, we replace it. Just let us know within 24 hours of receiving it and send us a few photos.
For everything else, see our refund policy.
Meet the plant
A spineless cactus that trails like coral
Rhipsalis (coral cactus type) · also known as Coral cactus, mistletoe cactus
Native to Tropical Central and South America
A jungle cactus that grows on trees in the wild, with thin, branching stems and no sharp spines. It suits indoors far better than a desert cactus.
- Branching, coral-like green stems with no sharp spines, in an 8cm grow pot.
- An indoor cactus that likes shade, unlike its desert cousins.
- Will trail nicely in a hanging basket or on a stand as it grows.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Bright, indirect light indoors, away from direct sun. Raise it on a stand or hang it as it grows.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- Bright, indirect
- Water
- When the top dries
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Temperature
- 12 to 28°C, no frost
- Soil
- Airy, free-draining mix
- Feeding
- Light feed in summer
- Growth
- Moderate, trailing
- Outdoors
- Shade, frost-free
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Place it in bright, indirect light, out of direct sun.
- Keep the soil slightly moist but never wet: let the top dry before watering.
- Move it into a hanging basket or onto a stand once it starts to trail.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Soft, yellowing stems at the baseRoot rot from wet soil. Let it dry out and check drainage.
- Pale or reddish, scorched stemsToo much direct sun. Move it to bright shade.
- Stems shrivellingToo dry for too long. Water thoroughly once the top has dried.
Questions
Good to know
What size will I receive?
What size will I receive?
A plant in an 8cm grow pot. Plants vary a little, and stem length is a guide. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Is it a real cactus?
Is it a real cactus?
Yes, but a jungle cactus: it likes shade and slightly moist soil, not desert sun.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: it is toxic if eaten.
Packed to arrive alive
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