Epiphyllum anguliger Fishbone Cactus
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Epiphyllum anguliger (Fishbone Cactus)
Description: Also known as Fish Bone Cactus, St. Anthony's Rik-Rak, Zig-zag cactus, Rick Rack Cactus. Commonly grown as an ornamental plant because of its beautiful nocturnal flowers and its unusual stems.
Sun exposure: Best in semi-shade but tolerate full sun.
Watering needs: The plant is quite resistant to drought condition, but shouldn't dry out totally otherwise it will turn purplish brown and look unpleasant and should be permitted to dry out entirely between waterings.
Propagation: Cuttings
Blooming habits: Extra light in the early spring will stimulate budding.
Hardiness: Should not be kept under 5º C in winter.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | Mid spring-early summer |
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Common Name | Fishbone cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower | White/near white |
Frost Tolerance | 10° c |
Growth Rate | Slow growth |
Hardiness Zone | 10b to 11 |
Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 Cm) |
Origin | Mexico |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Epiphyllum anguliger Fishbone Cactus |
Shape | - |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |