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- Tips for caring for Rhipsalis baccifera
- How is Rhipsalis baccifera watered?
- Is fertilization necessary?
- When is repotting indicated?
- Are you allowed to cut Rhipsalis baccifera?
- Does Rhipsalis baccifera need a winter break?
- Which diseases and pests can occur?
- Tips
The Rhipsalis baccifera is like all types of Rhipsalis very easy to maintain
Tips for caring for Rhipsalis baccifera
Rhipsalis baccifera is also referred to as Binsenkaktus because of its thin, drooping shoots. The care of this non-toxic and thornless Kaktusart is very simple. This is how to properly cultivate Rhipsalis baccifera.
How is Rhipsalis baccifera watered?
Rhipsalis baccifera is continuously poured. The root ball should not be too wet but never completely dry out.
Since Rhipsalis generally does not tolerate calcareous water, use only rainwater or softened tap water for pouring.
Rhipsalis baccifera prefers a slightly higher humidity. Occasionally sprinkle the cactus with some decalcified water.
Is fertilization necessary?
To fertilize the Biennial Cactus, fertilize it with bioliquid every fortnight. Once the first flower buds are visible, stop fertilizing. Only after the bloom is again fertilized.
When is repotting indicated?
Rhipsalis baccifera does not need a larger pot so often. However, you should take the cactus out of the pot in spring and replace the substrate with fresh soil.
After repotting, Rhipsalis baccifera must not be fertilized for several weeks.
Are you allowed to cut Rhipsalis baccifera?
The cutting is not necessary. If the shoots are too long, you can shorten them. Cut them back by a maximum of two-thirds in the spring.
The cut shoots can be used for propagation. You have to dry for several days before plugging.
Does Rhipsalis baccifera need a winter break?
Rhipsalis baccifera does not take a winter break. You can maintain the cactus year-round at room temperatures. Just do not put it next to the heater in winter.
Which diseases and pests can occur?
If the root ball is kept too wet, the roots rot and later the whole cactus. Therefore, do not leave any irrigation water in the coaster.
Spider mites are more common, especially at low humidity. They are recognizable by the small webs that form on the shoots. You should treat an infestation immediately.
Tips
Rhipsalis baccifera is quite easy to flower when used for daytime and nighttime temperatures. The flowers appear in early spring and exude a strong pleasant scent.