Epiphyllum 'Ric Rac' Cactus

The Epiphyllum 'Ric Rac' Cactus, often called the Fishbone Cactus, brings an incredibly fun, architectural wave of greenery right into your living room. You will want this unique jungle cactus hanging in your home because its deeply lobed, zigzagging stems create a living, cascading sculpture that instantly draws the eye without demanding much of your time. Unlike standard upright plants, this trailing beauty sends its quirky stems cascading gracefully, easily reaching a mature indoor length of two to three feet. Because it naturally grows under the canopy of tropical rainforests rather than baking in the desert sand, you will want to place your Ric Rac in a spot that receives plenty of bright, indirect sunlight, such as a few feet back from an east- or west-facing window. Best of all, it is completely pet-safe, meaning you can confidently display those fascinating trailing stems around your curious cats and dogs without a single worry.

Caring for this whimsical plant is wonderfully straightforward once you remember its tropical roots. Since it is a jungle cactus, it loves a bit more moisture than its spiky desert cousins. Allow the top two inches of the potting mix to dry out completely before you give it a thorough watering; this ensures the roots get the hydration they need without sitting in soggy, poorly draining soil that quickly causes rot. A great neighborly tip is to pot it in a well-draining orchid or cactus mix so the water flows through quickly. Give the zigzag leaves a gentle misting a couple of times a week to mimic that humid rainforest air, and you might even be rewarded with its breathtaking, fragrant white flowers that open exclusively at night.

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