Homalocladium platycladum, also known as the ribbon plant, meter plant, or ribbon shrub, is a very unusual plant, recognizable by its flat, segmented stems that perform photosynthesis instead of leaves. It often attracts curiosity due to its strange, graphic appearance.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family : Polygonaceae.
- Origin : Solomon Islands (Oceania)
- Watering:
- Allow the potting soil to dry out halfway between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Type of soil: Rich and draining.
- Brightness: Moderate to high.
- Orientation: East, west or slightly away from a south window.
- Growth: Average.
- Temperature: Hot
- Between 18ᵒC and 25ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
