Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Ric rac, fish bone, zig zag let's see your picture., 0 by Gitagal

Gitagal wrote:
I also want to mention that these dry, air-roots and skinny stems seem to be a result of low light and humidity--such as when i bring the plant inside for the Winter. The funny thing is--that you can take cuttings from the stems in this state--and they will grow normal green leaves after they root.
As soon as mine is outdoors for the Summer--the "normal" growth resumes. You will see one of these skinny stems--and at the tip of it will be a normal Ric-Rac leaf.

Callouses and brown spots and a dry look, in general, seems to be a normal part of this plant.
I have read that you should feed it and water it the dsame as any other plants while outside.
I also want to say, that my Ric-Rac was several years old and quite crowded and large, before it ever bloomed.

This picture was taken inside in 2005 when i first got my Ric-Rac. I was also befuddled as to what all these roots meant. Nothing! It is just part of the plant being in an indoor environment. Ugly? YES!

Cuttings from any part--and any size root easily. So do whole sections of the plant--should one break off. Great plant for sharing.....

Gita