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Selenicereus anthonyanus
(Fishbone Cactus, Ric Rac Cactus, St Anthony's Rick-Rack, Zig-Zag Cactus)
Synonym: Croptocereus anthonyanus
Origin: Native of Mexico
Family: Cactaceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 3'
Spacing: 1.5'
Blooms: Showy, fragrant, white, pink and red
Foliage: Showy, green, zig zag-shaped
Soil: Well-drained, moist, acidic, alkaline
Water:
Uses: Ornamental, tropical garden, hanging basket, container, indoors, on trees, next to a wall
Propagation: Seeds (Allow to ripen fully before harvesting), woody stem cuttings
Caution: Beware of spines
Comments: Selenicereus
anthonyanus or Fishbone Cactus or Ric Rac Orchid Cactus or St Anthony's
Rick-Rack or Zig-zac Cactus or Cryptocereus anthonyanus is an epiphytic tropical succulent plant with a fast, climbing growth habit. It is a native of Mexico. In late Spring or early Summer, Selenicereus anthonyanus produces showy fragrant pink, red and white petaled blossoms lasting through one night only. For an early budding, provide extra light in early Spring. There are spines behind the buds. St Anthony's Rick-Rack has flat green succulent foliage borne on flat woody stems. Zig-zag Cactus is easily propagated from woody stem cuttings. It thrives best in well-drained, moist, humus-rich mildly acidic, neutral or mildly alkaline soil, preferably with bark bits added. Cryptocereus anthonyanus thrives best in a sunny to part shade location. It looks superb in hanging baskets as the droopy downward foliage creates a lovely arching appearance. In its native habitat, Selenicereus anthonyanus can be found growing as an epiphyte on trees in moist, tropical forests. If planted next to a wall, Fishbone Cactus will find its way up with the help of its aerial roots. Ric Rac Orchid Cactus is easy and does not demand much attention. It is being popularly cultivated by many hobbyists as a novelty. Its unique appearance draw curious attention from many admirers.
Selenicereus anthonyanus
(Fishbone Cactus, Ric Rac Cactus, St Anthony's Rick-Rack, Zig-Zag Cactus)
(Fishbone Cactus, Ric Rac Cactus, St Anthony's Rick-Rack, Zig-Zag Cactus)
Synonym: Croptocereus anthonyanus
Origin: Native of Mexico
Family: Cactaceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 3'
Spacing: 1.5'
Blooms: Showy, fragrant, white, pink and red
Foliage: Showy, green, zig zag-shaped
Soil: Well-drained, moist, acidic, alkaline
Water:
Uses: Ornamental, tropical garden, hanging basket, container, indoors, on trees, next to a wall
Propagation: Seeds (Allow to ripen fully before harvesting), woody stem cuttings
Caution: Beware of spines
Comments: Selenicereus anthonyanus or Fishbone Cactus or Ric Rac Orchid Cactus or St Anthony's Rick-Rack or Zig-zac Cactus or Cryptocereus anthonyanus is an epiphytic tropical succulent plant with a fast, climbing growth habit. It is a native of Mexico. In late Spring or early Summer, Selenicereus anthonyanus produces showy fragrant pink, red and white petaled blossoms lasting through one night only. For an early budding, provide extra light in early Spring. There are spines behind the buds. St Anthony's Rick-Rack has flat green succulent foliage borne on flat woody stems. Zig-zag Cactus is easily propagated from woody stem cuttings. It thrives best in well-drained, moist, humus-rich mildly acidic, neutral or mildly alkaline soil, preferably with bark bits added. Cryptocereus anthonyanus thrives best in a sunny to part shade location. It looks superb in hanging baskets as the droopy downward foliage creates a lovely arching appearance. In its native habitat, Selenicereus anthonyanus can be found growing as an epiphyte on trees in moist, tropical forests. If planted next to a wall, Fishbone Cactus will find its way up with the help of its aerial roots. Ric Rac Orchid Cactus is easy and does not demand much attention. It is being popularly cultivated by many hobbyists as a novelty. Its unique appearance draw curious attention from many admirers.
