Zig Zag cactus AKA Selenicereus anthonyanus care and propagation

[@tml0609]

I'm so glad I'm not the only person obsessed with these

[@nesq4104]

How often does it bloom per year. Also what is your grow zone?

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

They are gorgeous and so easy. Such a rewarding plant ❤

[@FloraSignora]

Me too... :)

[@johnkeynes8873]

I stared with one and now have12 the oldest flowered 4 weeks ago.

[@abielvins4397]

This was the first video of yours that I found when researching this plant! OMG - my life is now getting in the way of me binge-watching your channel. I learn so much with you. Thank you for putting such great content out (inspiring, informative, hilarious) and making me realise that perhaps I can help my plants to survive and even thrive - who knows? 😊

[@onlyplants]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@13Sylvie13]

I love the little tid bit about how these plants started out as desert plants but adapted to the rainforest. Also, I love that he shares the same enthusiasm for plant growth, those babies are so cute!!

[@AriesAquarian]

I totally enjoy the supposed mistakes you make and the editing cracks me up. You’re very adorable.

[@onlyplants]

haha thank you 🥰

[@NotHereNoWhere]

Omg, Sean. You did it again 👏 Now I know why people are cutting the leaves V shape!!1. To know where is upward 2.to increase surface to root!! Yay!🙌 You're such a great and informative plant youtuber I really appreciate it!❤

[@oliverlagda7464]

Appreciate the work of this man giving us an update in one video on the progress of the plants! Will do repot mine this week!

[@onlyplants]

Good luck!

[@billiejorylance1762]

I really liked the careful explanations. The presenter is knowledgeable and engaging.

[@onlyplants]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@Liono68]

"They do have tiny pricks." LOL. Happy New Year Sean!

[@gonefishing8586]

Great video Sean! 😎 I like your tip about making a 'V' cut. "...Ow I just pricked myself!" Lol! Keeping it real! 😂 I really appreciate the fact that you give us an update on your progress. That's like gold! 👍

[@FreeRadicals305]

'Cutting a V shape', . . . - Genius! I can't tell you how many times I've been careful to orient cuttings and still get them flipped. Thank you!

[@onlyplants]

😀

[@cucar8363]

Thanks for the video! It helped me to prepare my cuttings for propagation.

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@boko1963]

I love how you tolking to your flowers

[@drewblue3883]

I just rescued a fish bone cactus a huge sun damaged one for 5 dollars! It took all the good cutting and kept the root mass! thanks for the video

[@JoanBarrington-c3b]

This is definitely one of the best tutorials I've seen for propogating this plant. I stay in Namibia and our weather is blistering hot in summer with zero humidity. Winters are mild but also zero humidity. I keep them outdoors under a shady tree. The leaves of my one plant is 1.5 metres long so well overdue for propogating. Thank you for this very informative video, and for the follow up videos showing progress.

[@onlyplants]

You’re welcome ❤️

[@melissakay6143]

Got my first zig zag plant today -- love it! Can't wait to grow many more of it to share with others. I had never seen or heard of it and your help is very much appreciated! Many thanks! 😊

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@phietnguyen7]

You're so funny. Half cacti half man. I enjoy watching your video and see how passionate about plants you are :)

[@grisdior2710]

I dont know how many videos Ive watched today. Theyre so entertaining omg

[@onlyplants]

🙈

[@alona270]

That is so interesting! Nature is amazing . You are taking such a good care of his plant.

[@hazell1593]

I just bought one of these cool looking cactus today. It is so beautiful and shiny. It was only $9 at Lowes in Ontario Canada. Thanks for the tips!

[@SSaaNNddYY77]

I bought one in the summer and it is sprouting new growth everywhere!!! I LOVE this plant!!! Enjoy watching your videos...

[@onlyplants]

A very underrated and easy plants that keeps on giving! 😀

[@rzsa2075]

i just bought one today! im so excited 🥳

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@reynasearle2118]

I just bought mine and propagating right now. So happy to see your video. Will try to water propagate in water as well

[@onlyplants]

Good luck with propagation! Dont forget to give them good light during

[@dlwcrazyblondeone]

Oh what a fun video and such a happy guy! I am getting some of these cuttings today in the mail and needed to know how to grow them. Glad I came across this video! Thank you for all the information!

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@Thankful_.]

Thank you for the care tips! This plant is on my wish list! 🌱☀️

[@Bosshub]

You can break a cheeky one off from a garden center and propagate them. 🤭

[@GeeAyeEm1]

A friend gave me a cutting off this plant and it's taking forever to grow. I decided to watch this too help it grows. It has only grown 2 new babies and it's been about a year lol

[@onlyplants]

They are not the fastest growing hehe

[@GeeAyeEm1]

@@onlyplants ok, so that's normal. Cool

[@amandadilloway1014]

I haven’t been able to find one in my area and finally Was able to order my first one and loved this vid!! It was so helpful! Cannot wait for it to get here!!

[@onlyplants]

Yayeee they are reallly fun to watch grow

[@countrygirl4422]

Just received a couple nice healthy cutting's 2 have roots. Thanks for sharing all your tips and tricks. ✌️🌱

[@MS-fx5yf]

I agree, for you, that Terra cotta would be a good idea, since your area is so humid. For me, I have to use plastic pots (I'm in an arid environment), or mine do not grow well. Nice video!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you!

[@joannparker1977]

New to your channel. Love it! You seem so friendly and happy!!!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu and welcome to the channel! 😀🙌🏻

[@davidcandia9184]

Thank you. I was very recently given a few cuttings. I now know what to do. 🌿❤

[@davidcandia9184]

Subscribed ❤🌿

[@onlyplants]

Welcome to the channel 🙌🏻

[@VickyHafler]

I have a large one and had a smaller that I split and gave two of my granddaughters. A favorite. 😊

[@eggyolk8749]

I love your prop containers😂😂

[@roserozhasangma1264]

I love you because you are professional gardener ❤

[@roserozhasangma1264]

I don't know why you are attractive for me ❤

[@jjh3365]

Just got one of these so this is very helpful! Thanks 💚

[@momorudi]

Wah! Senangnya ada teman dari Indonesia go internasional channelnya! Salam pecinta tanaman ya Bro 😊

[@onlyplants]

Thank you juga udah support 🙌🏻

[@momorudi]

@@onlyplants Will always support, Bro!

[@randapalfy9480]

Thank you. Just got a fishbone cactus. Trying to learn more. Your environment looks gorgeous there.

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@kuryenlaindia]

viewer is advised to jump directly to 5:00 and be patient with the poster, who tends to meander a little bit

[@donnaroberts9119]

I’m in love with my plant! I love the look and just touching it is a simple pleasure. Will watch more videos, thank you!

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@EmilyBones]

The room you filmed this in is SO dreamy 😍

[@pearltaylor1179]

Always giving great tips.

[@teresapiskoty9407]

Love this plant! I have a small one growing very well under grow lights!🌱🙏🏼

[@pearltaylor1179]

You are a true plant lover.

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Great stuff! Thank you so much ! I Love the Zig Zag plants !

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@bryansmith2479]

Your awesome keep it moving 😎

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Great video! The zig zag cactus is such a beauty. I got some a few yrs back. They are really resilient and grow well in my type of climate here in florida. Thanks for sharing! It's always great to see what your up to! I love the jungle of plants you created behind you ❤️

[@onlyplants]

🥰🥰

[@GigiLibre]

I love this channel!!! Thank you Sean !!!!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu 🙌🏽

[@MrKathlanna]

Awesome tip on the V cut to know which way is up. I put one in the soil upside down but it still took. I don't know which one is upside down though.

[@onlyplants]

Lol

[@cadavercakes]

please do a video on fern leaf cactus!🌿 This was such a cute video lol.

[@pitaboronski1160]

I love your videos, I always learn something.

[@onlyplants]

🥰🥰

[@gretchent1678]

You are a crazy good multitasker.. I can't keep up w what day it is sometimes..

[@onlyplants]

Im late for everything and often times forget tasks!

[@gretchent1678]

@@onlyplants well.. you are good at faking it

[@greentape7817]

So funny how there are two different species that look so similar, I've had mine for 8 or 9 months and I still don't know exactly which one it is. Luckily the care is pretty similar for both. Thanks for the tips! Your plants are beautiful!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu

[@jaaustin500]

Hey Cactusman! Thanks so much! I just got one of these a couple of months ago and this was very helpful! :-) Hello from Canada!

[@onlyplants]

Hello 🇨🇦

[@edplume7580]

This is our rescue cactus, Spike.

[@We.1014]

Happy new year 🎈🎆🎊 Love watching your videos

[@tinamarieussery3063]

Happy New Year as well and may your year be Blessed

[@onlyplants]

Happy New Year 🤓

[@yukimibarker7186]

Good to see this one. I got a clipping during winter so it didn't do anything for months. Spring came and boom, roots! And finally a sprout from a little corner. So excited.

[@onlyplants]

Their growth pattern is super interesting to watch 😀

[@stevefraser1409]

Great video!

[@cherylyeo25]

Very very timely, I like this plant ... not much into cacti / succulent as I dont have much luck with them. I really want to try with this plant so I got a small pot (not common or cheap in SG). wanted to make it into hanging planter however now I realise perhaps not enough sun light coming thru... as it not doing well, some leaves got mushy (maybe also watering schedule). I managed to save 3 leaves so I m going to be mindful and this video will be most helpful! yay! Thanks again! PS always LOVE your ending (prelude) preview to next - so exciting!

[@onlyplants]

You can save some of the tips of leaves for prop sometimes because they get mushy from the base of the plant

[@cruelsister1]

Loved your video. it was very informative. Thank you for sharing.

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🐸🙏🏽

[@sandraforas3962]

The one in the Jar is called crysocardium- fern leaf cactus

[@_innerpeacekeeper]

This is on my wish list

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@dm5129]

I would love to make my walls look like that. Jungle like Tufa walls with jungle plants growing on them.

[@tamekahill2826]

I really like this plant and the fishbone one as well.Where did you get the pots you planted them in they are cute.Also I love your filming space.Happy New Year and happy growing and stay safe.

[@onlyplants]

I got them from ray garden on tokopedia if Im not wrong.

[@northernplantucky]

I'm not sure but I believe that Cactus first evolved in rainforests situations and then adapted to Desert. Pereskiopsis is one example. Just thought that might be worth mentioning for your research.

[@onlyplants]

Interesting.. would love to look into it some day when time opens up

[@plantsinner5072]

I thought my parents were the only ones that took off the roots of the bean sprouts😂. I hated helping! Haha took forever so it seemed.

[@onlyplants]

Haha its an asian thing

[@blossom824]

I recently bought a small zigzag cactus and have a few questions! 1) when youre making the V-shaped cuttings, are you taking an entire length of one leaf to making several cuts? 2) how big should the leaves be before you make cuttings? My plant is not as big as the mother plant you cut from and I'm worried I'll damage them if I cut them too young 3) my plant looks like it came from 3 cuttings, each stemming a new longer leaf. On top of those longer leaves are buds that have already grown a few inches into even newer leaves, with one having aerial roots. Is there a way to detach the new growths and plant them individually?

[@onlyplants]

1) yes the v cuts came from one stem usually 2) I would say 5-7 cm is a good length per cutting 3) you can pluck the little growths off the main stem, they propagate really well😀

[@dianaduncan8877]

I did see a little one. Now I wish I would have picked it up.

[@immoore4614]

Omg thid is like one of my fave plants! I hope i get one thid yesr

[@rene9993]

Awesome! I'm so glad I got one of these!! Great video!!!

[@onlyplants]

Yaye, I hope you can take a few cuttings they are so fun to propagate!

[@valeriecyr7550]

I love mine too!! Thank you!

[@isabellasmiles]

Happy New Year from Oahu, Sean! Watch out for those “pricks” 😆

[@carolynallen597]

Hi Sean, I recently discovered your channel and I'm really enjoying your videos!! Thank you for your wisdom, experience and humour. I loved the disclaimer in the beginning...pitchforks, lol. Why did you remove the aerial roots?

[@onlyplants]

The aerial roots can get too much... and visually its unappealing 😅 also I maybe be wrong with this but removing the roots may encourage the plant to focus energy on leaves. (This statement is not proven)

[@carolynallen597]

@@onlyplants thank you for responding. I have never been attracted to rickrack cactus until I watched this video, lol, now I want one 💚

[@carolynallen597]

@@onlyplants ❤

[@jumbohotdog6230]

One of my wishlist plant for 2021, happy new year Sean., watching from the Philippines.

[@onlyplants]

Thank you and happy new year to you too

[@AmandaFriedmanMascio]

Great video, thank you! Do you suggest staking them or using a trellis? I have one with very long, floppy stems. Thanks again!

[@onlyplants]

Trellis would perhaps be more advisable. But I find they look good hanging down 😀

[@AmandaFriedmanMascio]

@@onlyplants thanks much! I like the look as well, but this planty is a little out of hand and takes up a lot of space. My son says it looks like it's going to eat him! 😂

[@tinamarieussery3063]

Love it and hope to get 1 someday

[@brendaallid-makalintal4345]

I love how you say hello to the new growths! Hahaha! You sound like me when I catch myself talking to my new “ babies”! By the way, I finally found some of this plant that I have been looking for forever and already got myself pricked. Reported it right away in a terracotta orchid pit with the intention of having it as a hanging plant. I’m concerned about stories of pests on this though. Can you enlighten me or even make a video about pests on this plant please? I really don’t want to have to worry about pests on this. Thank you again for another awesome video!

[@onlyplants]

This plant is not that pest prone compared to others. I would say that scale is one that may affect this plant. Neem oil works great on them. Or you can also go the chemical route... 😀

[@brendaallid-makalintal4345]

@@onlyplants thank you! The thought of having pests intimidates me. Ive had mites on my one plant only once and that was already a shocker to me. I will have to do research on scale. i placed my plant in the bathroom close to a window. I hope that helps with its humidity needs.

[@josecardoza7834]

Love it it was funny when you said gonna turn into Half cacti half man 😂

[@onlyplants]

😅

[@Carriedeeznutz]

Glad I found your video! I had to propagate my beloved Zig Zag cactus after a horrible gnat infestation (I couldn’t get rid of the gnats from this plant, so I took cuttings and threw the soil/roots out). Unfortunately I tried water propagation and most of my cuttings rotted. The ones that haven’t rotted have not rooted. I am going to try soil propagation with the ones that are still alive!any tips for future succulent water propagation?

[@onlyplants]

For gnats, I do have a video on that and swear by it so check it out. You can also drench the whole soil with neem solution a few times over the course of 2 weeks and it will kill all of them. Propagated plants adapt better to your environment so they should be stronger than before. Do check out my water propagation video for tips on increasing success rate. I had nearly 100% success rate with water propgating these. Do let them callous over for a few days before propagation though.

[@MS-fx5yf]

Have you ever gotten the chrysocardium to boom? If so, does it need for the branches to be tip-cut like the anthonyanus?

[@onlyplants]

I havent had it bloom yet no

[@supriadiramlan5545]

mantep, "very forgiving" itu keyword yg cocok buat newbie kyk saya lol btw any update on zigzag cactus? any blooms?

[@onlyplants]

No blooms in 2 years 🥲 but maybe because I abuse it a bit and propagate too often 😬

[@supriadiramlan5545]

@@onlyplants now u make me feel "a lot better" lol , mine 1 + years, still no blooms :( u tried high P fertilizer?

[@joanl5600]

You are adorable!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🥰

[@Juju-cp4zl]

Very informative video. Could you make a video about the difference between selenicereus anthonyanus and epiphyllum anguliger..? There's so much confusion with these 2 even nurseries mislabel them. Would b very helpful

[@onlyplants]

Im extremely confused too haha. Will try to look into it more, or better yet, get an expert to clarify on camera!

[@Juju-cp4zl]

@@onlyplants the only way I can tell the difference is when they flower 😅

[@Torbentine]

Thanks so much for this video! I noticed after 7 weeks, some of your outdoor ones were putting off new spouts that weren't as wide - more slender without the "zig zag." My very mature plant is doing the same, and I can't tell why. It's hanging in a south window and gets water every 7-10 days. Any ideas?

[@nox1487]

It could be runners! Some of my other epiphytic plants put them off! I’ve also noticed it on my zig zags!

[@onlyplants]

They tend to get wider over time as the stem fattens. Give them good light and fertilize lightly and then wait 😀

[@my_garden.secrets]

😅it's always raining whenever I'm filming ! Rain gods love you I think .❤❤❤

[@onlyplants]

🥰🥰

[@jaclyna6440]

Hey Sean, great video! I just got this cactus. Do you think they can slowly acclamatise to direct sunlight? I live in South East Asia. I would like to hang it at my front yard, it gets direct sun from 2.30pm-4.30pm. Do you think it’ll be ok for this cactus?

[@onlyplants]

See if you can give it a bit of shade. I am pretty sure they turn red when sun stressed but dont have this experience. Also do introduce them slowly so they have time to acclimatize and you can decide to change if the plant start showing signs of stress

[@jaclyna6440]

@@onlyplants thanks Sean! Will try to transition it slowly and see whether it will adjust to some direct sun over time. Thanks for the advice!

[@irmamarquez1319]

Hi ! I love your videos!! I have a question, I have this cactus zigzag and have a problem with black spots 😔 I repotted and propagate some clean cuttings but now are getting black spots too! Can you please help me? Thank you👍🏼🤗🙏🏼

[@onlyplants]

I have a feeling they could be scale, a pest. Use any pesticide - natural or chemical. Then gently wipe them off a week later. If its not scale, consider spraying the leaves with neem as it has excelly anti microbial properties

[@elsevem7928]

I don't want to be rude but I really hope anyone that does video to this species name their exact I.D as Selenicereus anthonyanus Instead of Ricrac or zigzag or fishbone. Apparently the whole world now has this mix with Disocactus Anguluger. And it's the most horrifying experiences of collectors life. Both different looks, this has Sharp loop the other one has rounder loop. This has lots of root along the stem The other one not that severe This one has red bloom The other one white bloom This one has thicker stem The other one has thinner stem and glossy and protude mid rib. This one can stand direct sun The other one does not tolerate direct sun. This one grows like a weed The other one slow grower These 2 kind has been mix wrongly, something needs to be done about it.

[@onlyplants]

Interesting. Thank you for the share! It is a common misnomer, I had the hardest time researching this species!

[@elsevem7928]

@@onlyplants You are most welcome. I've been searching very hard for seller in Asia country but it's unfortunate that most Asian country are selling this Selenicereus Anthonyanus. The one that are rare is Epiphyllum or Disocactus Anguliger, they can only be found in western country and its limited but very high demand by most. Thrive in indoor condition. There's another gem you should get if you find one, I think it's possible to find in Indonesia if you know collectors of epiphyllum. The plant is called Epiphyllum Chrysocardium used to be called Selenicereus Chrysocardium. People called it Fern Leaf cactus, if you are a collector of ferns you must get it. 😅❤

[@slowsundays]

hi, Happy new year. This is Angela from Singapore. thank you for all the wonderful videos. I have two questions. I so admire your unique terracotta pots. They come in such interesting shapes. do the sellers ship out of jarkata? also a botanical question. all the new growth on my anguliger are long and spindly (without the beautiful trademark zig zag) with lots of aerial roots. I wonder what i am doing wrong. Otherwise, the plant seems healthy. Just a bummer to have 6 long spindly rooty new fronds ... .

[@onlyplants]

Hello, usually sellers here dont ship overseas.. language barrier is one but exporting goods is extremely troublesome as Indonesia is not as open to trade as other developed nations.

[@onlyplants]

Some times the new growth is a bit odd shaped but they eventually turn out ok. Give it some time?

[@sandrak.2859]

I have one of these and 2 of the leaves are a bit wrinkly and another leaf is half brown but squishy on top. My question. Is can I cut the brown leaf completely off from the stalk or half off? And should I water for the wrinkly leave even though the majority of the other leaves look healthy

[@onlyplants]

You can take it half off. Mushy tips is sign of overwatering usually…

[@onlyplants]

The wrinkly leaf could be a response to overwatering, but I cant be sure… do test the soil for moisture before watering

[@ashabu6793]

💚💚💚

[@plant-a-holic]

Hi! What is your “Rocky ” wall in your background here made of!!?? Please share! Thanks!!

[@onlyplants]

Ooo Im not sure it came with the house haha

[@CristyB66]

Love your video, thank you. Does this cactus also bloom?

[@onlyplants]

It should but I haven’t seen it bloom, and its rare to find pics online thats blooming. This suggests that its not generous about flowering 😀

[@CristyB66]

@@onlyplants thank you 💜

[@meiwatson9263]

Bakawalis can take years to bloom. I have a fuchsia one that started blooming after under 2 years. The flower of the fishbone one is light pink on the inside and fuchsia on the outside. Fingers crossed!! Kuala Lumpur xxx

[@antoniamaldonado2343]

Where can I get the small terracotta pots. I love them.

[@onlyplants]

I buy them everywhere… in roadside shops, online, or when I travel 🥰

[@Aquamarine.Aubrey]

I think I let my ric rac cactus get too root bound and it's struggling. It is not a deep green any more. Looks anemic. I'm going to propagate from the original plant. How do you suggest I get is bright green back?

[@onlyplants]

I would recommend fertilising lightly and giving it good care, upsizing the pot helps too. And of course... propagation 😀

[@Aquamarine.Aubrey]

@@onlyplants thanks so much for your suggestions!

[@aniliname]

Hey Sean, I really enjoy your videos. Just discovered your channel and have been binging a few of them. Just one comment, though... when you're going through various collections, be careful with the shaky camera. I started to get a little nauseous during two videos ;)

[@onlyplants]

Haha yes I tend to be a little too excited and ove a bit fast

[@aniliname]

@@onlyplants I totally get it ;)

[@zolaguyah8071]

Hi shaun, does it bloom ? I.have one about 2 years and it just grow like crazy but no blooms!

[@onlyplants]

It does but I havent seen pictures of it blooming. I have a feeling they dont do so readily.

[@drewblue3883]

do you ever get slime on he bottom of your water propagated ones? Does this mean they are rotting?

[@onlyplants]

Green slime is usually just algae, its also a sign that its time to change the water 😀

[@nuri3397]

Would this plant like a little moss pole? Little brother just bought me one ❤️ and I came straight to your page!

[@onlyplants]

Nopeee they like to trail 😀

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

I have one that has grown from under a jungle covered cliff up 5 meters so they actually do like to climb!

[@NazaninExplore]

great video ❤ my plant has many ‘leaves’ that are straight & thin & not zig zag, what could be the cause?

[@onlyplants]

Mine too after a few years… could be lack of light and nutrients.

[@Stoneylfm]

My zig zag was growing long it lost its zigzag pattern. It was under a grow light. Just like long and skinny. Can you tell me what I was doing wrong?

[@onlyplants]

Actually mine started doing that too after I moved home… if I run into a grower I will be sure to ask!