Ric Rac Cactus (Ephiphyllum anguliger) Care Guide & Repot! 🌿🌵💚 // Garden Answer

[@LifeRomanticized]

My grandma had one of those guys for many many years! Last year I accidentally broke off an end and she insisted of me taking it with me! Now I have something to remind me of her... God bless her! 💗💗

[@TrishsOrchidLife]

I have one of these that I just purchased. She is already producing new growths. I have her on a wall hanging pot in an East facing window.

[@jessicadaniels536]

I love these stories. Bless your Grandma! My grandma wasn't a plant person at all, either was my mom! Now that I am SO plant and garden, & nature OBSESSED, I wish that my mom & grandma were also. Not sure where I got it from. Haha

[@malabanerjee8424]

@@jessicadaniels536Madam will you please let me know how I can get flowers from this plant. I have a fish bone cactus of 8 yrs old but no flower till now.

[@twilaallen5319]

My grandmother always called it a Devil's backbone. I have one from her original plant that survived being under water during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, it is still beautiful,

[@scribney]

Oooooo! I think I prefer this name! That is so awesome that you still have it!

[@paulag.panzermd8239]

Wow

[@dm5129]

A Devil's backbone? Hmmm, that would go right along with where I saw this plant. It is a beautiful plant, I may try growing it and add it to my personal collection. I absolutely love the setup in the background in which terrariums with grow lights have been fashioned into an absolutely beautiful living plant environment. I want that too.

[@My-cat-Kimchi]

I love my ric rac. I’ve had it for years and some of its stems are about 3 feet long. It finally got one bloom that lasted a whole day lol. It smelled wonderful.

[@meagantrout2127]

So I wonder if they are related to dragonfruit? I think those blooms only last one day too.

[@chatryna]

I would have had to take off from all work on that blooming day just to enjoy!

[@GardeningOnTaylorMountain]

I don’t usually leave a comment because you get so many. However, I just wanted to say that the filming and editing is superb (as well as the content of course 😊). Great job to all of you working as a team to make these videos, thank you! Being a KZbin gardening creator myself, these things really stand out to me. #goals! 👩🏼‍🌾💚

[@marisolbrunk5303]

100% agree! Thank you Laura! I’ve learned some new tricks I will apply to my plants! ❤️❤️

[@leapylouie801]

I agree! Can Aaron give an update on the camera's? Specifically, I want to know which one you carry around for vlogging. What does Laura use for stability on the video? I'm in Michigan zone 6a but I don't think overheating would be an issue. Yes, it gets humid here. All I want is to take videos of my flower beds May-Nov. It helps me to remember each year what worked and what didn't. Right now I have the Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II Digital Camera, Video Creator Kit with Tripod, Memory Card, and Detachable Bluetooth Remote, Black, small (1066C029) in my amazon cart. But haven't ordered it yet

[@angelaluc]

Ah thank you so much for this video! I have a cutting from my grandparents' ric rac cactus and I've been caring for it all wrong. They're not around to ask so I'm glad I finally found out how to care for it! Thanks again

[@elaineculbert8594]

I have a Ric-Rac Cactus that I’m about to move into a nicer (and slightly larger) pot. I usually have a green thumb when it comes to house-plants but thought I’d see if there was any further info on this cactus that may be worthwhile. I clicked on three channels before finding you. I just wanted to say what a great job you did on this video. You didn’t waste time talking about your Aunt Ethel having your cactus back in the 1940’s, or who had it next, etc, etc. You immediately dove into the important info needed about this plant, explaining about soil, watering and sunlight preference … all the important facts! What a treat your channel is; I wish you much luck in the future! Great job! 🇨🇦👍

[@seededintexas4337]

Good morning GA family. Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas. Thank you Laura and Aaron for gifting us with your knowledge and love of gardening! You have inspired me to think outside the box and everything is possible. Merry Christmas to all of you behind the camera too! 🥰🎄❤️

[@523jbarrett]

Beautiful plants. Grew lots of these in Florida. Good 20-20-20 fertilizer is what I used tons of growth and blooms! Same care I had for my hundreds of Christmas cactus varieties! Happy growing

[@smurfmonster]

Wow, you've got the plant version of your Mom's Rip Rap ribbon that she used on the Gingerbread house for the garden centre's Christmas window display!! That's fantastic!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful family with us, sending love from North Wales UK xx

[@theresacraviotto588]

Yes! Sewers know that “rick rack” is a fun trim, especially for kids’ clothes or fun projects. It is woven, not ribbonish, and comes in many colors and widths. I, too, thought of your Mom’s gingerbread decorating!! Sewing and gardening provide many overlaps 🧵🪡🌺🥦

[@vallietmc9553]

Rip rap is the term for large pieces of rock that is used next to a road to stop soil erosion. Ric rac is a sewing term of a strip of decoration and for the same shape of that 'cactus'.

[@MsDebbieQ]

How many of you went "ah" when you saw that the video was only 13 minutes? I love starting my morning out with Laura and my coffee.

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning! 🌻🐝

[@butterlite100]

I saw this video and thought to myself, I’ve always wanted one of those but they are so hard to find. I went to Costco later in the afternoon, and they had Ric Rac cacti 3/$20 in assorted packs! I was so excited!

[@stewartnelson3367]

You are absolutely right. Anyway how are you doing??

[@marlaschaefer2544]

I was given a few baby ripsalis pieces that I too was treating more like a cactus, then realized its origin of forest floor dwelling. The watering and soil too was a game changer for its happiness. I'll be on the lookout for this one now; sounds like more of a lower light plant for indoors. Thanks for sharing. ... I hope you still do the drive-thru Christmas light tour...

[@myrabelgreat7740]

Good morning ☀️ everyone

[@amyjones2490]

These are gorgeous hanging plants. I've had one for a year.

[@deezahm9143]

🎄Good morning to all from chilly, dreary Michigan. I have this plant and as Laura said, treating it like a cactus! Thank you for saving yet another plant of mine, Laura, you are the best! Merry Christmas to everyone🤶🏻❤️🎄

[@laraemitchell9064]

These remind me of a Christmas/Easter cactus. Mostly because of their likes and growing habits. I was gifted a Christmas cactus and have had some luck with it, so now I’m going to keep a lookout for this one. Happy Holidays everyone! 💚💚💚🎄

[@lindaeros9771]

Hi Laura, like many, I start my day with Garden Answer and love all the videos! Just wanted to let you know that you're not getting weak opening bags. It was a zipper type closure!🤣❤

[@karronlaneNOLA]

thanks so much for consistent videos during the slow garden season. i've really been enjoying the fall and winter content.

[@terria9739]

Good morning! That is so pretty. I never knew there were so many kinds of cactus. I love plants that propagate. Thanks!

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

These are so unbelievably cool! I love their wild look. 😍

[@stewartnelson3367]

Me too anyway how are you doing??

[@jodifabian3835]

Perfect name for that cactus! I want one! ❤️

[@67horses]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day🎄

[@emilymarlow2624]

I just picked up a zig zag cactus for my MIL at our local garden center. Love these tips!

[@suebritz4018]

Oh oh! I'm coveting what you have again Laura! 😆 Something else to put on my want list. Thanks for sharing!

[@marianne5071]

For those of you who came her to comment about Laura cutting the bag open ... Yes it was a zipper closure. Go to 7:15 in the video to see....it was a new bag and the seal below the zipper had nt been broken/open...so as many of you know that seal can be a real PIA to open. And since she was using the entire bag , cutting the zipper off was not an issue.

[@callikohl7603]

Good morning friends. Loving those rickrack cactus.

[@twobluestripes]

This is my most recent house plant buy. Finally found a good cheap one at a big box store (I was there for another reason, but always have to take a walk through the plant section!)

[@staceyallard2692]

Good morning! I had to stop Laura’s video on “9 reasons to grow calendula” to watch this.. 😆

[@terrilambert392]

My mom has had a ric rac cactus for years! Hers blooms usually in May and the blooms are spectacular!

[@brendaallid-makalintal4345]

This is one of my favorite plants at my home. Mine are on a window ledge on the south side and they won’t stop growing new leaves. So beautiful indeed! I water mine quite often even though it’s winter and cold here in PA because I treat them as jungle cacti. Also, I planted them in those terracotta orchid pots which have enough holes for drainage, and the orchid pot also allows me to be able to hang it if I want to. I love this plant!

[@CindDJo]

Thank you Laura. You teach us so much even when just planting cactus. You are a fountain of information and I appreciate you sharing.

[@stewartnelson3367]

Merry Christmas ⛄🎄 Cindy 💝

[@kathleenhaskett7438]

Beautiful and interesting plants. I will have to try to see if I can find some locally. Did anyone else notice that the cactus bag of potting soil had a Ziploc opener on it?

[@terrielvwl]

I did but I do the same thing, just cut it off because they are a pain to open.

[@markboyd780]

Hope they see this comment and say something about it in the highlights video 😉

[@vickiejones7085]

They are actually sealed together until you pull it apart and then the ziplock will work. I’ve had one before I couldn’t get it apart and had to just cut it. It’s nice when it works.

[@barbaramclean5995]

I think she just cut the whole thing off because she knew she was using the whole bag anyway?? I always have a struggle with them...thought it was just me..lol. Happy Holidays everyone ☃️❄🌲

[@tamib6222]

I was thinking about the zipper too!

[@jeannieshort9653]

Merry Christmas Laura and family! I just want to thank you for your channel. Like so many, I look forward to this every day and miss you when you are gone. I hope you are having a fantastically blessed Christmas. You have the sweetest family. I think that's why we all like watching you so much. You are just such good people and I feel like I get to visit you every day. God bless.

[@laraemitchell9064]

Side note. Kelp is a giant “seaweed “. One of the fastest growing plants. There are “forests” of them just off the coast of Oregon. 😍

[@mollypitcher9380]

Thanks!!

[@amber_bloom]

This sounds like the same care for a Silver Dollar Vine. Everything online kept saying to treat it like a cactus, but I almost killed it. I'm so thankful you explained that not all cacti are a like. Once I gave it a half and half soil mix, it thrived. I kinda want to send you a cutting of this rare plant.

[@stewartnelson3367]

Merry Christmas ☃️🎄 Amber 💐

[@leesaaugustine1444]

That is a unique cactus! I will have to keep my eyes open for this cactus! I agree this cactus does look like it belongs under water! 😃🌵🌿

[@antoinettecornish747]

My friend gave me a little piece and I propagated it, and it bloomed in water and smelled so good. It was the most amazing thing I've ever saw. It was my first time being introduced to this plant. Had it in water for two years.

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

The ric rac cactus is one of my favorites! I have a queen of the night cactus and it's about 8 yrs old now. I'm so happy I finally added the ric rac to my collection. Great video as always ! It's so great seeing you and what your planting next. I love the arrangements and pots you pick out.. so lovely and that plant looks like it's s going to be very happy in that planter. Have a wonderful day. Hope the family is doing well 💕 I'd love to see an update on how it's doing.

[@wendycash54]

Your parents bring in such interesting plants! I have not seen many of the plants you showcase in my garden center. I wish I lived closer, so I could shop there often! I have stopped by before, loved wandering around the shop.

[@247Mommasaurus]

I love GA. Happy Holidays! On December 21,2021, You commented Your African Violet is not doing well. I hope you place water in saucer. They like to be watered from bottom. You make it looks so easy. I love when you say, "I don't know". You are real & authenticate. It let's me know it's ok to try & learn. Keep, Keepin it real!

[@stewartnelson3367]

Merry Christmas ⛄🎄 Tina 💐

[@chrislittebrant5235]

Good Morning Laura, I find that cactus so interesting. Thank you for sharing more information on it. I’m wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas. 💜💜💜 Chris

[@Kati-did]

I have many jungle cacti. I live in humid environment though so I do plant in succulent soil but water every 7 to 10 days in growing season. These are fun because they grow so fast, especially compared to desert cacti. They look great all together!

[@gardenlover6693]

I obtained one of these plants last summer not knowing the name but fell in love with its looks. Thank you for the enlightenment and information on this wonderful plant!

[@dianeweeks352]

Received my rickrack from a gentleman in a nearby subdivision. He is a big succulent and orchid grower. He called it an orchid cactus. Has a custom garage built for his hobby. I had it for four years, but mine never bloomed. It had stiffer stems than yours have. Probably a little different variety. Edit: after some research I find that the species, which is white and cream color has the more pronounced Rick rack leaves, and the hybrid, which blooms pink which he gave me has less rickrack and more if an Easter cactus leaves. I think I may try one again. I will get it from Logee which is my go to place for all things tropical. I have no problem with blooming either of the holiday cactus types.

[@becauseiamawezome]

I treat mine like an orchid to. I havenit planted in just orchids bark. I hear a good trick to getting these to bloom and your Christmas cactuses to Bloom as they are in the same family. It is to use tomato fertilizer

[@krishawley2976]

I just bought two today, one for my mom and one for me! Thank you!

[@littlebeggarbear]

Funny i just picked one up yesterday bc I couldn’t resist its cuteness!!! Thank you for the tips as always 💚

[@johnnycharles319]

Hi 👋 Stephanie how are you doing? Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@DownSpriggLane]

Oh my gosh! What a beautiful plant. I am going to try and find one! Thanks for all the helpful info on it.

[@stewartnelson3367]

Merry Christmas ☃️🎄

[@lgarden7086]

I’m so glad you did this care guide right away👍 I purchased one about a year ago and it isn’t doing very well. I do love the plant 🪴 Thanks

[@ginnysummers7018]

Good thing your mom taught you what Ric-Rac was recently!!! Lol. Mom's wisdom already applicable!

[@stewartnelson3367]

Merry Christmas ☃️🎄 Ginny 💝

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura and Aaron! I love the look of this plant and have been watching for one for a long time. I appreciate you giving the care instructions so that when I find one I will know how to care for it. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@vbee3571]

This was a beautiful and very special video (and probably my favorite)! It was like a trip to Happily-Ever-After Land. Thank you so much, ❤️

[@MicheleLHarvey]

I'm wondering if your mom got this Ric Rac plant at the garden center as a follow up to your red Christmas window display ric rac, or whether it's just coincidence. Either way a fun plant with a fun connection. Folk won't likely forget what ric rac is now!

[@lindakay8171]

That was my first thought also, cute plant.

[@paul.stokes]

Thanks for the great video as always, Laura. You mentioned an interesting point about switching to a fertiliser with a higher phosphorus number once (if) they start to bloom. Could you possibly do a video in the future about fertilisers in general and the N P K ratios and describe when to pick one over the other?

[@sylviacastillo1509]

Sometimes I think my phone is bugged. I found one today, with no name , no care tips, then I find your video. Great information.

[@pamketron]

Such a unique plant. It would be perfect in a sewing room. A great gift for someone who sews too. ❤️🎄 Merry Christmas Everyone

[@keelymccormick3652]

I bought one last spring and while I was on a girls trip in August my husband watered it every day! It started to die so I cut off the dead stuff and replanted, it seems to be recovering ok. I did read that the chance of having them bloom is better if they're root bound, we'll see in several years! Thanks for all you do, Merry Christmas 💖

[@lizzalee1645]

I bought 2 of these a couple weeks ago, so glad I came across this video. My biggest concern was what type of soil to replant them in. Thank you for the advice on mixing the soil, great info. New subscriber here!!

[@lmhatfield46]

Merry Christmas to all the Garden Answer family.

[@stewartnelson3367]

Merry Christmas ⛄🎄 Lorraine 💝🎊

[@lauralee83]

Love this cactus! I've had one for 10 or so years. I've propagated so many new ones over the years and they just flourish. Soooo easy to propagate! I love to make little ones and give them to friends 💕.

[@rosiethurman7900]

It’s gorgeous!! Would love to see an update this spring on this one plant PLEASE 😊

[@marcyperry684]

I love this cactus. Thank you for sharing unique plants that your knowledge with all of us. Merry Christmas!

[@patoberholzer1325]

Thank u Laura and Aaron for giving me another year of knowledge for my gardening efforts. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to u and your family. Looking for ward to another year with u guys,

[@stewartnelson3367]

Merry Christmas ⛄🎄

[@juliedrennan9264]

Thanks 😊 I was given one of these in the spring and it's growing like crazy but I needed the tutorial because I'd like for it to bloom. I'll get a high phosphorus food today.

[@juliafiore120]

Good morning, Laura☕️ What an interesting looking plant 🪴 It kinda reminds me of a Jade plant with it’s thick leaves. I’ll be i the lookout for one. Have a Blessed Day 😊🐈

[@stewartnelson3367]

Hi Julie, how are you doing??

[@caroljones1605]

Love this cactus ... love at first sight. I'll be looking for it after the new year. Thx and happy holiday!

[@firelands80]

Absolutely beautiful plant!!Awesome repotted!! Merry Christmas to you&your beautiful Family!!🎄

[@stewartnelson3367]

Merry Christmas ☃️🎄 Patricia 💝

[@annesweeney5552]

That is a cool looking plant .. Never seen those before..

[@stewartnelson3367]

Merry Christmas ⛄🎄 Anne 💝

[@amystull5832]

I had one for years and its favorite place in the summer was my north front porch. After many years it bloomed..... 127 blooms was on it!!! My neighbors went nuts over it. Gave them pieces to start theirs. In 2009 in January, very cold, -16 that nite, we had a fire. I lost that one 😫 and the Christmas cactus I got from my mother-in-law.... it was 68 years old in 1986. It was devastating!! Plus my Plumerias i had as trees and 20 years.... I'm trying to rebuild my collection ..... all still slow growing but they are coming. I would love to see my fishbone re bloom!! Merry Happy Christmas!!! Have fun with your babies! 🎅🎄🤗🎀🚂🚜🚚

[@MosaicRose99]

Great video! I have always wanted to get this plant, especially at this size or larger, but they aren't always easy to find. Your parents garden center really does have such lovely plants both inside and out. Looking forward to the next tour of the garden center in the future to see what current things they have for offer and display. :)

[@tinaresser9947]

Laura- thanks so much for continuing to expand our exposure and knowledge to plants we may not typically see! One idea- would you ever consider a garden dedicated to completely new items.. seeds from other countries, plants that you never thought of growing? I think it would be such a fun journey! PS My Christmas wish was fulfilled. A pair of Felco 2s! Can’t wait to use them soon! Happy Holidays!

[@donnaerickson613]

Thanks for this information, picked one of these up a short while ago, very helpful regarding the care of this plant. Will need to move it once the sun starts getting stronger again

[@Sisteryoda1440]

Thank you so much for the great information! I’m going to try with this plant again. 👍🏼 🪴 💚

[@melissam490]

I will have to keep my eye out for these.

[@johnnycharles319]

Hi 👋 Melissa how are you doing? Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@AnnieG16]

What a beautiful plant! I’m always envious of your gorgeous planters as well. Quick question for you: Can you use Biotone starter fertilizer while potting up houseplants?

[@lindaforystek5028]

I did and had a horrible smell for about two weeks, I would not recommend using "outdoor" fertilizer for indoor plants only because of the smell!! Fair warning

[@jeanbrewer576]

Good morning Laura and family, that's a lovely house plant, it's good to know that you can mix your soils, I'll have too check in the Spring see if I can find one this is very unusual Have a great rest of the morning and afternoon. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@draganacrnila8079]

Merry Christmas ! Best wishes, lots of health and love for you all! Enjoy holiday season!

[@kbechtel33]

Liked the demonstration

[@stewartnelson3367]

Merry Christmas ☃️🎄 how are you doing??

[@TexasMyTexas]

Good morning GA family! ☕️ Since there’s no more Saturday videos going up, I think I’ll go back and start watching old videos from the beginning. 💁🏼‍♀️ Hope everyone has a blessed Christmas!!

[@MyBackyardScience]

These plants are so unique, and sound like a ideal indoor plant.

[@kimberlym311]

I have one. It’s so cool. I love it. Thanks for the care and propagation tips!

[@themamabearlife3339]

I really like that plant. I'll have to look for one. To me, it looks similar to a fern, only easier care.

[@remediosgregorio9354]

I have never seen this plant. It is so airy looking. Thanks for sharing!

[@jeanniedunphy4444]

My daughter gave me a small size one for Mother’s Day. It has taken off! It started growing many full stems, but now it is growing long spindle looking pieces. These growths have little things growing off them. Yet, there appears to be buds growing off them as well. This is the first time I have done research on the plant. You don’t seem to have any thing similar to what I am speaking about. I am anxiously waiting to see what is going to happen! Thank you for your informative video!

[@fabricandflowers83]

I need one of these!!!! Can you do a video on how to read/understand the numbers on fertilizer?

[@stewartnelson3367]

Merry Christmas ☃️🎄 Stitch 💐

[@marylinville7091]

That is a beautiful plant! I will have to see if I can find one. Thank you for the care information.

[@whatsamacallit3833]

I'm not sure I've ever heard you mention your first name...It would be nice for you to introduce yourself each video.I think viewers would feel a closer connection if you do. I love this video! You are a natural in front of the camera. So informative with a great presence. Thank you for all the tid-bits about this lovely plant. I want one!! You give an ease about gardening that helps dispel the fear of messing up or killing something. I'm hooked on your channel.

[@codeewilliams9821]

I have been of the hunt for a Ricrac that is not a 100+ bucks for a 6 inch pot. So I am THROUGHLY enjoying living vicariously thru you this morning, atheist till my Ricrac makes it home 💖 Best blessing Codee, NE GA 7b/8a

[@ellenreilley3938]

Great video!!!! Your knowledge and understanding of plants is truly a gift. Merry Christmas 🎄.

[@judyphelps9069]

I usually don’t write in here because you get so many, but before this year is over I need to tell you and Aaron how much I love you and how you have turned me into a desert gardener! Never thought it was possible to grow anything here but the usual stuff and this last year I had the most beautiful flowers and I’m so excited for spring!! Now when I go looking for plants and I see someone wondering and looking lost I help them and always tell them about you! God bless you and your family and Merry Christmas and an amazing New Year!!!

[@Not-thatKaren]

It almost looks like a fern in the way you have it arranged. Love it!

[@hildamedina2026]

I HAVE 54 PLANTS OF ZIGZAG FERN..LOVE THEM MUCH..EASY TO CARE FOR💚💚💚💚

[@43grantct]

I love this plant. I hope I can find at my nursery. Thanks Laura and Aaron for the video right before Christmas Eve. With the babies I am sure you are so busy with getting things ready. We appreciate as always you guys allowing us a peek into your process. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@bhengmendoza8215]

Good evening 😊🤚🇵🇭 nice variety of succulents / cactus, can't wait to see the blooms 🌷🌷

[@donna1018]

A good idea if you’re going to keep that pot inside, or outside on a table or wood table is to stick felt floor protecter dots on the bottom of the saucer so it doesn’t scratch the surface when you’re turning it.

[@rickthelian2215]

Merry Christmas 🎄🇦🇺🦘

[@aarkay12CU]

MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH LOTS OF LOVE AND SUPPORT ALWAYS❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mariaescotto7666]

Where have I been? Just two months ago I bought this plant that I had never seen! Thanks for the info. I was treating it like a cactus. Welcomed all of your tips. May you and your family have a blessed Christmas.

[@stewartnelson3367]

Merry Christmas ⛄🎄 Maria 💝

[@jonileahahn7106]

I have already put this one in my list with Amazon. Can't wait to get

[@krystalnebel7304]

Merry Christmas from the nebel family love you guys have a fantastic day.