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Cryptocereus (Selenicereus) anthonyanus - Zig-Zag Cactus, Anthony's Rick-Rack, Fishbone Cactus
Cryptocereus (Selenicereus) anthonyanus - Zig-Zag Cactus, Anthony's Rick-Rack, Fishbone Cactus, flower
Cryptocereus (Selenicereus) anthonyanus - Zig-Zag Cactus, Anthony's Rick-Rack, Fishbone Cactus
Cryptocereus (Selenicereus) anthonyanus - Zig-Zag Cactus, Anthony's Rick-Rack, Fishbone Cactus, leaves
Too weird to ignore, too easy not to grow!
🛒 Add this oddball to your jungle
📚 More about exotic epiphytic cacti:
Disocactus ackermanni - Red Orchid Cactus
Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night
Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica - Blue Flame
Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Orchid Cactus, Curly Locks
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- ⚡️Cryptocereus (Selenicereus) anthonyanus - Zig-Zag Cactus. Also known as Anthony's Rick-Rack or Fishbone Cactus, this oddball epiphyte is famous for its zigzagging, succulent leaves that look like a green lightning bolt.
- ⚡️ In nature, it climbs trees using aerial roots, but it's happy in a pot too.
- ⚡️Give it bright, indirect light and let the soil dry out completely between waterings.
- ⚡️In spring, it may reward you with a rare night-blooming flower that lasts just one magical evening.
- ⚡️ Easy, sculptural, and full of character!
🛒 Add this oddball to your jungle
📚 More about exotic epiphytic cacti:
Disocactus ackermanni - Red Orchid Cactus
Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night
Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica - Blue Flame
Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Orchid Cactus, Curly Locks
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The biggest in the world Vanilla dilloniana monster grew even bigger! 2025 update
👹The biggest in the world Vanilla dilloniana monster grew even bigger! 2025 update.
🛒 Get your own super rare Leafless Vanilla dilloniana - propagated from this exact historical plant!
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⭐️ Vanilla dillioniana - The Biggest Vanilla Orchid grown in 100 gal pot by Robert Riefer's "Intelligent Design" in 2017 video got so big that Robert had to step it up again - in a giant 250 gal pool on wheels! Here are some photos of this world-famous Vanilla plant in full bloom.
⭐️The Mother plant originated in 1927, awarded in 2011 with CHM certificate of Horticultural Merit by American Orchid Society.
⭐️ Leafless Vanilla Orchid is an amazing exotic vanilla that forms a multi-branched, leafless vine reaching lengths up to 15 ft. The light green flowers are similar to Vanilla barbellata but the petals and sepals are longer and the fluted lip is a deep reddish-purple with a yellow crest.
⭐️ Vanilla dilloniana is a very rare species and considered vulnerable, endangered across its range.
⭐️ The plants we have for you at Top Tropicals are grown from cuttings of this very plant - in very limited quantities, don't miss the chance to get the offspring of this legendary plant!
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🛒 Get your own super rare Leafless Vanilla dilloniana - propagated from this exact historical plant!
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The biggest in the world Vanilla dilloniana monster grew even bigger! 2025 update
👹The biggest in the world Vanilla dilloniana monster grew even bigger! 2025 update.
🛒 Get your own super rare Leafless Vanilla dilloniana - propagated from this exact historical plant!
#Container_Garden #Shade_Garden #Nature_Wonders
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⭐️ Vanilla dillioniana - The Biggest Vanilla Orchid grown in 100 gal pot by Robert Riefer's "Intelligent Design" in 2017 video got so big that Robert had to step it up again - in a giant 250 gal pool on wheels! Here are some photos of this world-famous Vanilla plant in full bloom.
⭐️The Mother plant originated in 1927, awarded in 2011 with CHM certificate of Horticultural Merit by American Orchid Society.
⭐️ Leafless Vanilla Orchid is an amazing exotic vanilla that forms a multi-branched, leafless vine reaching lengths up to 15 ft. The light green flowers are similar to Vanilla barbellata but the petals and sepals are longer and the fluted lip is a deep reddish-purple with a yellow crest.
⭐️ Vanilla dilloniana is a very rare species and considered vulnerable, endangered across its range.
⭐️ The plants we have for you at Top Tropicals are grown from cuttings of this very plant - in very limited quantities, don't miss the chance to get the offspring of this legendary plant!
🛒 Get your own super rare Leafless Vanilla dilloniana - propagated from this exact historical plant!
#Container_Garden #Shade_Garden #Nature_Wonders
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The biggest in the world Vanilla dilloniana monster grew even bigger! 2025 update
Vanilla dilloniana in 100 gal container
Vanilla dilloniana in 100 gal container
Vanilla dilloniana in 100 gal container
Vanilla dilloniana in 100 gal container
Vanilla dilloniana flowers
👹The biggest in the world Vanilla dilloniana monster grew even bigger! 2025 update.
🛒 Get your own super rare Leafless Vanilla dilloniana - propagated from this exact historical plant!
#Container_Garden #Shade_Garden #Nature_Wonders
🔴 Join 👉 TopTropicals
- ⭐️ Vanilla dillioniana - The Biggest Vanilla Orchid grown in 100 gal pot by Robert Riefer's "Intelligent Design" in 2017 video got so big that Robert had to step it up again - in a giant 250 gal pool on wheels! Here are some photos of this world-famous Vanilla plant in full bloom.
- ⭐️The Mother plant originated in 1927, awarded in 2011 with CHM certificate of Horticultural Merit by American Orchid Society.
- ⭐️ Leafless Vanilla Orchid is an amazing exotic vanilla that forms a multi-branched, leafless vine reaching lengths up to 15 ft. The light green flowers are similar to Vanilla barbellata but the petals and sepals are longer and the fluted lip is a deep reddish-purple with a yellow crest.
- ⭐️ Vanilla dilloniana is a very rare species and considered vulnerable, endangered across its range.
- ⭐️ The plants we have for you at Top Tropicals are grown from cuttings of this very plant - in very limited quantities, don't miss the chance to get the offspring of this legendary plant!
🛒 Get your own super rare Leafless Vanilla dilloniana - propagated from this exact historical plant!
#Container_Garden #Shade_Garden #Nature_Wonders
🔴 Join 👉 TopTropicals
Watch the biggest Vanilla Orchid in the world moving to 100 gal pot!
🏆 Watch the biggest Vanilla Orchid in the world moving to 100 gal pot!
Vanilla dillioniana - The Biggest Vanilla Orchid grown in 100 Gal Pot! "Intelligent Design" by Robert Riefer.
Today we take a tour in Robert's garden, where he shows us the secret of growing the biggest vanilla orchid in the world. To find out how, watch this video filmed in 2017, and check out updates of this monster plant in the next post!
📱
🛒 Get your own super rare Leafless Vanilla dilloniana - propagated from this exact historical plant!
#Container_Garden #Shade_Garden #Nature_Wonders #How_to
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Vanilla dillioniana - The Biggest Vanilla Orchid grown in 100 Gal Pot! "Intelligent Design" by Robert Riefer.
Today we take a tour in Robert's garden, where he shows us the secret of growing the biggest vanilla orchid in the world. To find out how, watch this video filmed in 2017, and check out updates of this monster plant in the next post!
📱
🛒 Get your own super rare Leafless Vanilla dilloniana - propagated from this exact historical plant!
#Container_Garden #Shade_Garden #Nature_Wonders #How_to
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Watch the biggest Vanilla Orchid in the world moving to 100 gal pot!
🏆 Watch the biggest Vanilla Orchid in the world moving to 100 gal pot!
Vanilla dillioniana - The Biggest Vanilla Orchid grown in 100 Gal Pot! "Intelligent Design" by Robert Riefer.
Today we take a tour in Robert's garden, where he shows us the secret of growing the biggest vanilla orchid in the world. To find out how, watch this video filmed in 2017, and check out updates of this monster plant in the next post!
📱
🛒 Get your own super rare Leafless Vanilla dilloniana - propagated from this exact historical plant!
#Container_Garden #Shade_Garden #Nature_Wonders #How_to
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Vanilla dillioniana - The Biggest Vanilla Orchid grown in 100 Gal Pot! "Intelligent Design" by Robert Riefer.
Today we take a tour in Robert's garden, where he shows us the secret of growing the biggest vanilla orchid in the world. To find out how, watch this video filmed in 2017, and check out updates of this monster plant in the next post!
📱
🛒 Get your own super rare Leafless Vanilla dilloniana - propagated from this exact historical plant!
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Botanical bedhead: curly, crazy, and full of surprises
Epiphyllum guatemalense - Curly Locks
Epiphyllum guatemalense - Curly Locks, leaves
Epiphyllum guatemalense - Curly Locks, fruit
Botanical bedhead: curly, crazy, and full of surprises
🛒 Get the curly cactus now
📚 More about exotic epiphytic cacti:
Disocactus ackermanni - Red Orchid Cactus
Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night
Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica - Blue Flame
#Fun_Facts #Container_Garden #Shade_Garden #Nature_Wonders
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- This wild-looking jungle cactus doesn't grow straight - it spirals, twirls, and twists! Meet Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Orchid Cactus, or Curly Locks.
- A natural mutation of Epiphyllum guatemalense, Curly Locks creates a tangled cascade of curly stems that look like botanical noodles!
- Perfect for hanging baskets, it blooms fragrant, orchid-like flowers at night and produces juicy, edible pink fruit.
- It's self-pollinating and thrives in bright, indirect light. Let it get root-bound to encourage blooms, and water moderately.
- A must-have oddity for cactus lovers and collectors!
🛒 Get the curly cactus now
📚 More about exotic epiphytic cacti:
Disocactus ackermanni - Red Orchid Cactus
Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night
Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica - Blue Flame
#Fun_Facts #Container_Garden #Shade_Garden #Nature_Wonders
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What is the most colorful houseplant: Chartreuse Vine of Gold
Philodendron Golden Goddess
🌟 What is the most colorful houseplant: Chartreuse Vine of Gold
🌟 A golden plant? Yes, really! Philodendron Golden Goddess isn't just a name - this beauty shines with true golden-chartreuse leaves that glow like sunshine.
🌟 It's not lime, not salad-green, not even neon... it's pure, leafy gold! Bright golden-yellow foliage that grabs attention.
🌟 Discovered in Indonesia, this stunning rare climbing philodendron is a collector's dream.
🌟 Easy to grow and adapts well indoors or out (Zone 9-11). Loves bright, indirect light (no harsh sun). Grows more striking with age - leaves get bigger and bolder over time.
🌟 Whether you let it climb or trail, this plant becomes a showstopper with minimal effort. The Golden Goddess truly lives up to her name - she's radiant, regal, and ridiculously easy to love.
🛒 Bring home this golden treasure!
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🛒 Bring home this golden treasure!
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How to produce my own vanilla?
💡 How to produce my own vanilla?
Secrets of Vanilla pollination finally revealed!
Vanilla is the World's most popular flavor and one of the most expensive spices and flavorings.
Every tropical gardener wants to have a vanilla plant and of course the most common question they ask - how to make my vanilla produce vanilla for me? In this video we will show you how:
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🛒 Shop Vanilla Bean Orchids
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Secrets of Vanilla pollination finally revealed!
Vanilla is the World's most popular flavor and one of the most expensive spices and flavorings.
Every tropical gardener wants to have a vanilla plant and of course the most common question they ask - how to make my vanilla produce vanilla for me? In this video we will show you how:
📱
🛒 Shop Vanilla Bean Orchids
📚 Learn more:
#Container_Garden #Shade_Garden #Food_Forest #How_to
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How to grow the Fern with Elephant Ears
Platycerium elephantotis - Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern
🍀 How to grow the Fern with Elephant Ears
Continued from previous post
🛒 Claim your gentle giant
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Continued from previous post
- 🐘 If you love dramatic foliage but don't want the diva attitude, this gentle giant is for you!
- 🐘 Platycerium elephantotis - Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern - is native to tropical Africa, it loves warm temps, high humidity, and indirect light. It thrives in partial sun to bright indirect light and should be kept evenly moist. As it matures, mount it on a wooden plaque, since as one of the largest staghorn ferns in cultivation, it can become a massive specimen! Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern is sure to impress your gardening friends.
- 🐘 A fantastic choice for shaded patios, trees, or fern walls - it brings jungle vibes without being fussy. More sculptural than spiky, elephantotis is a must-have for collectors, houseplant lovers, and fern fans who want something out of the ordinary. It's big, bold, and undeniably cool.
- 🐘Fun_facts: The bigger the fern, the better it gets - this species just keeps getting more majestic with age!
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