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We received some Ric Rac Cactus on Aug 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Aug 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout Ric Rac Cactus
An epiphytic cactus native to Mexico with distinctively flat, deeply notched stems that alternate in a dramatic zigzag or fishbone pattern. A night-blooming species, it produces large, fragrant white to pale pink flowers that open in the evening and close by morning.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Well-drained, Epiphytic mix (bark, Perlite, Peat)
Care essentials
Provide bright indirect light or morning sun with afternoon shade; direct NE Florida sun will scorch the flat stems. A covered patio, shaded lanai, or spot under a large tree is ideal for outdoor growing.
Water when the growing medium is almost completely dry; this epiphytic cactus rots quickly in soggy conditions. NE Florida's ambient humidity reduces supplemental moisture needs. During winter, water sparingly to encourage blooming.
Use a light, fast-draining epiphytic mix of orchid bark, perlite, and peat (approximately 60% potting mix / 40% perlite). Fertilize monthly during spring and summer with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer. This species is cold-sensitive (zones 10–12); in NE Florida it must be grown in a container and brought indoors when temperatures drop below 50°F.
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Common questions
Is Ric Rac Cactus a good plant for St. Augustine?
Ric Rac Cactus is a cactus. Mature size: 3-6 feet × 2-4 feet. Light: Part Shade, Bright Indirect Light. Water needs: Low to Moderate.