Low-light shelf or hanging basket
Rhipsalis
Light requirement
Tolerates north-facing rooms and spots well away from windows.
The only cactus native to rainforests — and the only trailing cactus happy in low light. Stems cascade in pencil-thin threads or flat ribbons. Pet safe, drought-tolerant, and unlike anything else in this light tier.
Plant profile
Light
Low light
Water
Water sparingly
Humidity
Average
Growth habit
Trailing
Mature size
Small (< 40 cm)
Pet safe
Non-toxic
Care level
Easy
Let the top half of the soil dry before watering. More drought-tolerant than it looks — roots rot easily if kept soggy.
Trailing, compact — fits shelves or hanging pots.
Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs — still best to discourage chewing.
One of the more forgiving indoor plants — tolerates irregular care well.