Thanks, Tarev! How thirsty is that Rhipsalis?! There was more space under the root ball so I cheated & just added more soil under there until spring, but apparently it's going to be dry as a bone again after being left alone for a few days while I'm away this weekend. I just watered it 2 days ago. Oh well, DH has a short list to check, adding that one.
J - IKR! I lose plants temporarily too. Usually it works in their favor anyway, hovering can be deadly. Good luck with your stick!