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    Selenicereus anthonyanus

    Also Known As

    • Cryptocereus anthonyanus
    • Anthony's Ric Rac
    • Fshbone Cactus
    • Ric Rac Cactus
    • St. Anthony's Ric-Rac

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 18"-36"
    • W: 24"-48"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Selenicereus anthonyanus plant details

    Selenicereus anthonyanus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink, red and white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Selenicereus anthonyanus

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, epiphyte, houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Selenicereus anthonyanus

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The ever famous Ric Rac Cactus. An epiphyllum type with glorious pink and white flowers that open at dusk. Leaves are deeply lobed and resemble green fish bones.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Epiphytic species from Mexico; bright green flat stems; night-blooming red/yellow.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Cryptocereus anthonyanus is a unique plant with irregular fleshy deeply lobed flattened stems or leaves that resemble fish bones. During spring to early summer, fragrant peachy white flowers appear in evening. Cryptocereus anthonyanus has several common names such as Anthony's Ric-Rac, Ric-Rac Cactus - Fishbone Cactus. Its bright green flat serrated leaves resemble fish bones. A night blooming species, white centered exotic like flowers in March - April. Likes to be root bound, good drainage, bright shade.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Selenicereus anthonyanus plant

    How to Grow Selenicereus anthonyanus

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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