Zigzag plants will grow well without fertilizer, but a boost of nutrients during the summer months will help encourage the plant to produce its showy red flower bracts, which appear in late spring and early summer.
The zig zag cactus is also known as "orchid cactus", "rick rack cactus", "ric rac cactus", "fishbone cactus", "moonlight cactus", and "Saint Anthony's ric rac", because they are known for their fishbone shape and beautiful, rare flowers.
The plant originates in Mexico, where tropical rainforests create a moist, humid environment. Commonly found in garden centers it is known as Ric Rac cactus or sometimes orchid cactus. Rarely, the plant will bloom with soft pink flowers that open at night and last only one day.. . . . .364011235615!]0000000000000009783314145485!]
