Epiphyllum 'Ric Rac' Cactus

Ric Rac Cactus 🌵🌿 is loved for its flat zigzag stems that look like fishbones or rickrack trim, giving it a fun sculptural look that stands out beautifully on a shelf or in a hanging planter. It does best in bright indirect light indoors, where the stems stay full and healthy without harsh direct sun burning them. This is a beginner-friendly cactus, but it likes a little more moisture than desert cactus types and should not be left bone dry for too long. Pro tip: let the soil dry partway between waterings 💧, but do not treat it like a full-sun desert cactus.

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Quick Facts:
🌱 Botanical Name: Disocactus anguliger
🏷️ Common Names: Ric Rac Cactus, Fishbone Cactus, Zig Zag Cactus
💧 Watering Needs: Low to moderate; water when the soil has dried partway down
☀️ Light Needs: Bright indirect light
🍃 Growth Habit: Trailing, cascading cactus
🪴 Difficulty Level: Beginner
⚠️ Toxicity: Generally considered non-toxic to pets
🌎 Native Region: Mexico

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