Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. horrida Mouse Tail Cactus

Mouse Tail Cactus: A Fine-Textured Forest Cascade

Mouse Tail Cactus (Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. horrida) has slender, branching green stems with fine bristles. Its soft-looking silhouette makes a distinctive hanging display with plenty of texture.

• 🌿 Slender branching stems create a graceful cascade
• ✨ Fine bristles give the stems a fuzzy appearance
• 🌳 Forest-cactus growth suits filtered light and an airy mix
• 🪴 Hanging-basket appeal shows off its unusual stem shape

Choose Mouse Tail Cactus for a bright, sheltered spot away from harsh sun. It is a lovely addition to a collection of forest cacti and other gently trailing plants.

Care Tips

Light: Bright, filtered light. Shelter from harsh midday sun.

Water: Water as the upper mix begins to dry, maintaining light moisture during growth without waterlogging. Reduce in cooler conditions; avoid extended complete drought.

Soil: Use an airy, well-draining mix that retains some moisture.

Potting: Use a pot with drainage holes and avoid an oversized container that stays wet too long.

Temperature: Keep warm and frost-free; avoid cold drafts.

Humidity: Provide good airflow and avoid damp, stagnant conditions.

Shipping & Handling

• The 2 Inch Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. horrida Mouse Tail Cactus plants are shipped with the pot and soil
• The 4 Inch and larger plants are shipped bare roots without the pot and soil:
• We commit to shipping bare roots, which requires more time and labor, and provide excellent quality and service to our customers - see Benefits of Shipping Bare Roots
• You will receive a very similar plant to the one shown in the photos; shape and color may vary
  
• Ship within USA & its outlying territories only
• Please visit Order Processing & Shipping info page for additional details
  

Care Instructions

Please visit our Succulent Care info page for more details.

Use a well-draining potting mix suited to the plant, as described in the Care Tips above. Choose a container with drainage holes and avoid leaving roots in waterlogged soil.

Allow the soil to dry to the level recommended in the Care Tips above before watering again. Always drain excess water.

Weather Conditions

• When ordering, be mindful that living succulents can be damaged by the cold weather.
• If you live in an area that is below 40°F, please add a shipping warmer to your order or consider purchasing plant until the weather is more suitable.
• Shipping Warmer: 72+ Hours Heat Packs available for $2.00 each

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