Rhipsalis ewaldiana

This plant is a stereotype buster. Not only is it a cactus, yes a cactus! It also lives up in the tree tops - a so called epiphyte. While these plants can go mostly dry, do not water them like a cactus. Rhipsalis are from South American forests that receive consistent rainfall and, as such, they appreciate a drink when they are mostly dry to just barely dried out. If you push them too far the stems will begin to shrivel and later fall off. While they can take some sun they respond to drought much better in shady locations. Given good drainage it is difficult to overwater rhipsalis, as long as it is not kept soggy wet.