I have read that these plants are fast growers, though I haven’t had mine for long enough to tell for sure. Ric rac cactus care: Size, growth, repotting, and fertilizing Another great way is to group the plant with other plants-this helps keeps humidity levels higher. To increase the humidity around your plant, you can add a tray with pebbles and water, mist the plant, or add a room humidifier. However, it is patient with all normal household humidity levels. Since it comes from the rainforest, this cactus actually enjoys higher levels of humidity. This plant will not tolerate cold temps, and it will die in freezing climates. If you want to grow your ric rac cactus outdoors, you must live somewhere where it stays above roughly 50 degrees Fahrenheit year round. The ric rac plant tolerates the general range of household temperatures just fine.
I always keep a brick of coco coir and a bag of perlite on hand to amend soil for different plants. For my plant, I used a standard cactus/succulent soil mix and added some coco coir or fine moss in. Ric rac cactus care and soil, temperature, and humidityĪnother way to help you avoid overwatering your ric rac cactus is to choose the right soil. Water once every few weeks in the winter when the plant isn’t actively growing. Water when the top inch of soil dries out. To avoid overwatering, make sure the pot has a drainage hole in it, and don’t water it too often. However, as a houseplant in pots and planters, you must be careful to avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Remember, its natural habitat is the rainforest! When you water this plant, you want to thoroughly soak it. It will tolerate some bright direct light, but it must be acclimated to it slowly.Īlthough ric rac cactuses can go prolonged periods of time without water, they will produce healthier new growth if you water them slightly more than you would your average cactus. If you choose to move your plant outdoors during the warmer months where you live, it does best in shaded areas just out of direct sun.
Too much bright direct light can damage this plant, but that usually isn’t a problem indoors. I have mine hanging by a window that gets bright midday, afternoon, and early evening sun. Indoors, the best light for the ric rac cactus is bright indirect light. This plant hails from rain forest conditions, meaning it grows under a dense canopy of greenery. Yes, the best part of this plant is the stems!įor more beautiful trailing plants, check out my pothos care guide, scindapsus pictus care guide, heart-leaf philodendron care guide, and string of pearls care guide! Light needs for the ric rac cactusĪlthough the ric rac plant is a cactus, it has slightly different light and watering needs than cactuses traditionally do. However, the real eye catcher with this plant is the stems, which are shaped like zig zags or fishbones and look like leaves. The ric rac cactus is native to southern Mexico and produces beautiful nocturnal flowers. So we’re going to run with ric rac cactus. I also read in some places that it used to be part of the epiphyllum genus but isn’t anymore. To be totally honest, I can’t figure out which of the two names is the correct scientific name, selenicereus anthonyanus or epiphyllum anguliger.īut I’m reasonably certain it’s selenicereus anthonyanus, because the ric rac cactus is often confused with the orchid cactus, which is an epiphyllum. Scientifically, it’s called selenicereus anthonyanus, though you might see it referred to as cryptocereus anthonyanus, which Wikipedia calls its “obsolete name,” or epiphyllum anguliger. (Note: It’s closely related to the orchid cactus and looks a bit like it, but it actually isn’t an orchid cactus.) You might hear the ric rac cactus called a ton of different names: colloquially the fishbone cactus, the zig-zag cactus, or even an orchid cactus. (Check out the gorgeous hanging planter my ric rac cactus is in here!) What is a ric rac cactus? However, I decided to treat myself after I got a little extra cash award at work-and what better way to treat yourself than by buying a plant that is on the top of your wish list? Enter the ric rac cactus. I have been looking at Etsy listings and monitoring my local nursery supply for a while now, not wanting to make an impulsive decision. I always have a ton of plants on my wish list, but a ric rac cactus has been on the top of the list for months.
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How to help the crazy ric rac cactus thrive indoors This plant has been on my wishlist for a while now, and as it turns out, ric rac cactus care couldn’t be easier! Learn all about how to take care of this unique cactus that looks stunning in hanging pots and planters.
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