Homalocladium Platycladum Live Plant, Ribbon Bush, Tapeworm Plant, Unique Flat Green Stems, Evergreen Ornamental Shrub, 1 Foot, 6 Inch Pot

Add an unusual architectural accent to your plant collection with Homalocladium platycladum, commonly known as Ribbon Bush, Tapeworm Plant, or Centipede Plant. This fascinating ornamental shrub is admired for its distinctive flattened, jointed green stems that resemble ribbons.

You will receive one live plant, approximately 1 foot tall, shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Homalocladium platycladum

• Common names: Ribbon Bush, Tapeworm Plant, Centipede Plant

• Plant type: Evergreen ornamental shrub

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Shipping height: Approximately 1 foot

• Pot size: 6-inch nursery pot

• Growth habit: Upright, multi-stemmed

Unique Foliage & Features

• Flattened, ribbon-like green stems called cladodes.

• Green stems perform photosynthesis.

• Small, lance-shaped leaves may drop as the plant matures.

• Upright growth with multiple stems creates an unusual architectural appearance.

• Tiny, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers may develop at the stem joints.

• Small berries may follow flowering, starting red and eventually turning black.

Growing & Garden Appeal

Ribbon Bush is an excellent conversation piece for plant collectors and gardeners who enjoy unusual foliage and distinctive plant structures. Its unusual green stems make it stand out among conventional ornamental shrubs.

Shipping & Arrival

Your plant will arrive growing in its 6-inch nursery pot. Unpack it promptly after delivery and give it time to adjust to its new environment.

Please Note: The plant's appearance may change as it matures. Small leaves may naturally drop, while the flattened green stems remain the primary ornamental feature. Natural variations in branching and stem shape are normal. Temporary leaf yellowing or leaf drop may also occur during shipping and acclimation.