But why do these branches zigzag? If anyone knows the answer, feel free comment below or get in touch with us. Old plants are very expensive and they are indeed unique miniatures. Grow Native / Missouri Prairie Foundation.
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We have several of them with a 30×12 cm trunk and a cushion-like crown full of zigzag twigs with extremely tiny leaves. The last of the three is the Operculicarica pachypus (Anacardiaceae) and it must be the dream of any Bonszai lover.
An additional peculiarity may be that its older branches form often grotesque swellings. Water thoroughly with room temperature water until the soil is well. Its branches are each 4-5 cm bending in different directions to form the zigzag pattern.Ĭommiphora monstruosa (Burserraceae) is yet another shrub-like tree with the zigzag pattern. Zig Zag Plants perform best when the soil is allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. The Zigzag Plant or Decaria madagascariensis (Didiereaceae) is a rare spiny shrub-like tree that can grow up to 6 meters tall. But why? What is nature’s rationale for producing zigzag branches? The zig zag leaves give it an appeal that few houseplants can match. different types of plants followed a similar evolutionary path. Fishbone cactus is the kind of plant that you can watch for hours without getting bored. It is an example of convergent evolution, i.e. A common Goldenrod of woodlands and openings. For a short time, the zigzag shrub even tolerates slight sub-zero temperatures. During the summer it can also be placed in a pot or bucket in a semi-shaded place on the terrace or balcony. Location and substrate The zigzag shrub prefers a bright, sunny location all year round. Place them at the perimeter of the pot to give them space to grow unimpeded. Discover indoor plants in the our store shop. You can place more than one cutting into the same pot. Fill it with the same potting mix you use for your mature plant. Insert each cutting about two cm (0.8 inch) deep into a pot. Zigzag Goldenrod is in full bloom right now. Let them dry a day or two before planting them. They are not related and belong to different families, but all grow in the southern part of Madagascar. Native Plant of the Week: Zigzag Goldenrod Solidago flexicaulis. There are 3 rare plants with remarkable zigzag branches in the Zazamalala botanical garden.
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