Epiphyllum Anguliger – Fishbone Cactus

A really stunning, ornamental cactus with funky foliage and glorious flowers. The leaves have beautifully wavy margins that oscillate along the stem and give rise to its common names: Fishbone Cactus or Zig Zag Cactus. Flowers, when produced, are creamy white, with long lemon yellow to orange-brown outer petals and are heavily scented. Other names include Moon Cactus and Rick-Rack (or Ric-Rac) Cactus. Epiphyllum anguliger looks best displayed as a hanging plant.

Please note: plants are not always provided in hanging planters.

Horty Hints

Let’s get steamy! The Epiphylum anguliger requires high humidity so pop it in the bathroom to soak up that steam.

Stop the rot! Allow your cactus’ soil to completely dry-out between waterings as excess water can lead to root rot.

Hot-to-trot! The Fishbone Cactus prefers to be kept in a warm environment, ideally no lower than 16°C, but is hardy enough to survive short periods of lower temperature.

Light

Epiphyllum anguliger prefers medium to bright indirect light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight as this can burn and quickly dry-out the cactus.

Watering

Water as the top of the soil starts to dry-out but there is still moisture at root-level. In winter, allow the soil to dry-out a little more between waterings. Do not allow to stand in water.

Temperature

The Epiphyllum Fishbone Cactus needs average to warm conditions: 16-25°C, but will cope with temperatures as low as 10°C for short periods.

Humidity

High humidity requirements. Ideally suited to kitchens and bathrooms where they can take advantage of any steam generated.

Feed

Apply a weak cactus feed during the summer for best results.

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Height & Growth Rate

The Fishbone Cactus is fast-growing, and usually trails for up to 1-2m once fully grown. Cut back to desired size if it gets too long.

Origin

Epiphyllum anguliger is native to Mexico.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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