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Cryptocereus anthonyanus
| Scientific Name: | Cryptocereus anthonyanus |
| Synonyms: | Selenicereus anthonyanus |
| Common Name: | Ric-Rac Cactus |
| Other Names: | Fish Bone Cactus Zig-Zag Cactus |
| Etymology: | Cryptocereus: kryptos (hidden) [Greek]; cereus (wax taper or candle) [Latin] Selenicereus: selene (moon) [Greek]; cereus (candle or wax taper) [Latin] Anthonyanus: for Harold E. Anthony, an early grower |
| Origin: | Mexico |
| Light: | Strong light - not Full sun. |
| Soil: | Rich mix: 1 part potting soil, 1 part moist peat moss, and 1 part coarse sand. |
| Water: | Dry: Keep soil relatively dry but don't abuse. This plant needs less water than most cacti. |
| Min Temperature: | 40F. |
| Blooms: | Red w. White Center |
| Comments: | A gift from Bro. Mike Smithey. A hanging basket plant that blooms only at night. |
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