Rhipsalis cashero - Mistletoe Cactus - 3.5 Inch

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Description

A Rare Beauty for Your Indoor Jungle

Rhipsalis 'Cashero' offers a dramatic look with its thick, cascading stems that create a lush, tropical atmosphere. This unique cactus is an epiphyte, meaning it naturally grows on other plants in the wild, making it a true conversation piece for any plant lover. With its soft green stems that resemble vines more than the typical spiny cactus, Rhipsalis 'Cashero' adds texture and depth to your indoor garden. Whether hung in a planter or placed on a shelf to trail downward, this plant is a standout in any space.

Its robust structure makes it a perfect fit for those who want to create a tropical-inspired space without much effort. Easy to care for and visually captivating, it's a must-have for those looking to add an exotic twist to their collection.

Rhipsalis 'Cashero' Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Rhipsalis 'Cashero'
  • Common Name: Rhipsalis, Mistletoe Cactus
  • Family: Cactaceae
  • Native Range: Central and South America

Mistletoe Cactus Cashero Care Guide

  • Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal, but can tolerate lower light.
  • Water: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings; water sparingly in fall and winter.
  • Humidity: Prefers average household humidity.
  • Temperature: Does well in temperatures above 50°F (10°C).
  • Pruning: Trim dead or brown stems as needed to maintain its attractive shape.
  • Feeding: Use a diluted cactus fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring and summer).

Fun Fact About Rhipsalis: The Indoor Forest Cactus!

Despite its cactus label, Rhipsalis 'Cashero' thrives in a rainforest-like environment. It doesn’t have spines like desert cacti and instead has a softer, vine-like appearance. As a bonus, it’s one of the few cactus varieties that grow well indoors, even in less direct sunlight!

History of the Rhipsalis 'Cashero'

Rhipsalis 'Cashero' belongs to a fascinating genus of tropical cacti that originate from the rainforests of Central and South America. What makes Rhipsalis truly unique is its habitat—it’s an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on trees rather than in the ground. This unusual adaptation allows the plant to thrive in shaded environments where most cacti would struggle.

Unlike most members of the cactus family, Rhipsalis species have even spread beyond the Americas, making their way into parts of Africa and Asia through bird migration and other natural means. Their soft, trailing vines and lack of harsh spines have made them a favorite for indoor gardeners and collectors seeking an easy-to-care-for yet visually interesting plant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.

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