Selenicereus anthonyanus
Rick Rack Cactus · Cactaceae
Also known as Cryptocereus anthonyanus. Common names: Fishbone cactus.
Selenicereus anthonyanus (also known by its obsolete name, Cryptocereus anthonyanus) is a cactus species native to southern Mexico.
About Rick Rack Cactus
Selenicereus anthonyanus (also known by its obsolete name, Cryptocereus anthonyanus) is a cactus species native to southern Mexico. It is grown as an ornamental because of its nocturnal flowers and unusual, leaf-like stems. Common names include fishbone cactus, rick rack cactus, zig-zag cactus and St. Anthony's rik-rak, and is sometimes referred to as an orchid cactus.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
| Native range | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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