Mistletoe cactus (Rhipsalis)

Rhipsalis cassutha (Cactaceae)

Cats and dogs

Non-toxic to cats and dogs

Cats: non-toxic Dogs: non-toxic

Not expected to poison cats or dogs. Eating any plant can still cause vomiting or an upset stomach, so keep it out of reach of chewers.

Source: ASPCA entry "Mistletoe Cactus", checked October 3, 2026.

Prefers bright, indirect light; direct sun can scorch the stems. Source covers Rhipsalis baccifera (R. cassutha is a synonym).

Direct sun: best kept out of it.

On our scale it grows well from about 10 mol/m²/day and holds on down to roughly 2.2 (how these numbers are set).

Care level: Moderate. Water: Water when the soil feels dry; it wants more consistent moisture than most cacti but should not be overwatered.

Likes high humidity; stems pucker when thirsty and brown at the tips in dry air.