The perfect cactus exists and the Zigzag plant It is the test, because, in addition to the fact that everything we know within this family comes out, it is a quite elegant hanging species that will be perfect in your home.
Whoever says he does not love cactus is because he has sure not heard about the Zigzag plant. This plant has everything: a fairly interesting way in its leaves, a symptoms, is resistant and, of course, its beauty is unique within Mexican plants.
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Characteristics of the Zigzag plant
The Zigzag plant It is known by several names, including fish spine cactus, Ric Rac cactus or zigzag orchid cactus, and their scientific name is Epiphyllum anguliger. This seedling is part of the cacti family and is an endemic species of Mexico.
His name Epiphyllum Anguliger comes from the Greek words 'Epi' (on), 'phyllum' (leaves) and 'anguliger' (with angle) that refers to its pronounced angled stem.
This species has no thorns and is epiphyte, that is, that it grows adhered to the trunks and the branches of other trees (it does not grow on earth), although not parasitable. It is defined by the form of their fleshy and flat leaves in Zigzag, which undoubtedly stand out in any room in which you place it.
The Zigzag plant It is perennial and has a woody stem, with a beautiful pendant bearing that, if you receive the care you need, you can measure up to 30 centimeters in length.
The flowering of the Zigzag plant is carried out at the end of autumn and early winter.Jerry Wang / Unspash
The flowering of the Zigzag plant
His appearance is not the only attraction of the Zigzag plantits flowering is one of its most beautiful characteristics since it has beautiful white flowers that open during the night and give off a fairly pleasant aroma.