#ric rac cactus

[friend-crow]

Behold one of my newer favorite plants, the ric rac (or fishbone) cactus!

I'd never seen one of these before I encountered this one in a plant shop last year, and had no idea what to expect. Contrary to what its name would suggest, it doesn't like direct sunlight, and enjoys regular watering (this is perfect for my situation, as it so happens).

When I first got it it only had thick, fully formed leaves, and I had no idea what its growth habit would be. It has since put out a bunch of these thin shoots, which gradually fill in from the top down with the fuller zigzag shape. It seems like these should make it easy to propagate, though I'm holding off for another month or so before I try it.

They are epiphytic, which means that they grow on other plants or trees, like orchids. They can also bloom in the right conditions, but I haven't seen that (yet).

#plants #ric rac cactus

[botaniqueer]

I’m vending at Chocolati Greenwood in north Seattle! I brought in some ric rac cactus cuttings and prints of my art.

(Support the other resident artists too, or ask about being artist of the month if you have your own art you want to rotate in!)

#I’ve technically always been vending but all of the plants were bought #so I finally brought more in plus art! #I’m going to sell marigolds maybe and also those dancing beans #assuming I can get them to survive infancy this time.

[o5-10]

I looked up the ric rac cactus, and some pages say they do flower. Huh.

#logs

[plantdyke]

Took a bunch of cuttings from my Ric-rac cactus today hehehehe

[camgans-plantdiary]

My new plant 🌱

#plants #plantblr #plant mom #houseplants #succulents #green #monstera #pothos #varigated #house plants #ric rac cactus #fishbone cactus #epiphylum #epiphylum anguiliger #cactus

[allmyplants]

Happy Pride 🥰🌈

#pride #pride month #gay pride #trans pride #plantblr #garden witch #plants #green witch #gardening #house plants #my plants #potted plants #hanging plants #cactus #hoya #string of hearts #ric rac cactus

[harold-smith-in-training]

Update: Selenicerus Anthonyanus

11/22/2020:

Hanging high in front of a window and stretching every which-way, this feels like my hardest plant to photo-document. But regard its explosive growth!

I was so afraid of rotting it all summer that I likely severely under-watered it. So many of those new fronds are still thin -- but a few are beginning to thicken out. I’m not sure if the rest have hardened to a point where they won’t thicken, or if it’s just a matter of time. Overall, this guy’s super hardy and a ready grower.

I read the chrysocardium species is harder to grow, but since getting one, I’ve personally found it easier: the thinner leaves give more of an indication of thirst, and the new growth thickens out to full-size faster (because I’m watering it better? Likely).

#selenicerus anthonyanus #ric rac cactus #epiphytic cactus #houseplants #plant blog #update

[poop-me-a-flower]

[big inhale] IT’S HAPPENINNNGGGGGG

#ric rac cactus #orchid cactus #plantblr #succulent #houseplant #epiphyllum anguliger

[simplyclockwork]

picture of my funny boy ric-rac cactus with his ridiculous ‘arms’ for @mysterythecat

he’s an eccentric lad

#houseplant #ric rac #ric rac cactus

[wannaownthisplant]

Epiphyllum Anguliger

#Epiphyllum Anguliger #fishbone cactus #zig zag cactus #ric rac cactus

[plantynwitchy]

I want to get rid of some plants without actually picking what to get rid of or finding a way to sell/trade them. I wish the ones I don't really want would just go away 😂

#looking at my philodendron brasil and string of spades #small Hoya burtoniae #random peperomia #ric rac cactus #I really just need to throw some away or take cuttings but I get attached

[botaniqueer]

My current Chocolati Greenwood offerings!

Tepary bean ‘Sacaton Brown’ - 4 inch (Phaseolus acutifolia) $4 or 2 for $6

‘San Bernardo Blue’ bean - 2-inch (Phaseolus vulgaris) $2 or 3 for 5

Fishbone/Ric-Rac cactus - half-gallon (Disocactus anguliger) $15

Ornamental date palm seedling - 24 oz (Phoenix dactylifera) $12

#Seattle #plantblr #plants

[bethplusplants]

I spotted some zig zag cactus cuttings on Etsy and couldn't resist 😅

#these have way too many common names #zig zag cactus #ric rac cactus #fishbone cactus #cryptocereus anthonyanus #plants #houseplants #cactus

[plantingpa]

New ric rac and golden rat tail 🌵

#mine #plantblr #plants #nature #plant lady #my plants #cacti collection #cactigarden #succulents and cacti #cacti and desert plants #plant blog #house plants #cactus #ric rac #cacti aesthetic

[letmebegaytodd]

ms charlies, do you have any other plant facts to share with us? :)

DO I??

(yes)

favorite plant fact is that ferns are some of the oldest plants known to humans, dating back 360 million years

plants can get sunburned, especially those abruptly exposed to a brightly lit area

snake plant leaves are used to make bandages for first aid kits, the sap can be used as an antiseptic, and the leaves can also produce fiber for things like rope and baskets

very rarely the ric-rac/fishbone cactus will produce pink and white flowers that bloom at night and only last one day

the spider plant grows small baby plants that can be planted, called spiderettes

#plant facts *woo hoo* #i'm sure i will have more later asdghyhk #anon asks #plantposting

[megansplants]

Ric Rac Cactus (Disocactus anguliger)

Housewarming gift from @dovley is looking ridiculously gorgeous. It’s the belle of my cactus ball.