Rhipsalis baccifera, commonly known as the mistletoe cactus, is an epiphytic cactus which originates in Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Florida. It is also found throughout the tropics o
An epiphyte is a plant or plant-like organism that grows on the surface of another plant or plant-like organism such as kelp. It derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, water or from de
Rhipsalis baccifera
…Rhipsalis baccifera, commonly known as the mistletoe cactus, is an epiphytic cactus which originates in Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Florida. It is also found throughout the tropics of Africa and into Sri Lanka…
Tillandsia bourgaei growing on an oak tree in Mexico
Epiphytes can grow on the trunks of trees or sometimes in the canopy of a tree
An epiphytic orchid on a tree in a Brazilian cloud forest