Some of the information in this description has been found at, and cactus-art. Hardiness: Should not be kept under 5º C in winter. 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.īlooming habits: Extra light in the early spring will stimulate budding. Plant parents describe this plant as a fast grower and being a survivor with a whopping 220 being grown with Greg around the world. They do best in long-lasting, direct light and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Sun exposure: Best in semi-shade but tolerate full sun. Fishbone cactus is a popular houseplant that needs very little water to thrive. Commonly grown as an ornamental plant because of its beautiful nocturnal flowers and its unusual stems. Fishbone Cactus needs care similar to its cousin orchid. Some of its other common names include the zig-zag cactus, the Rick Rack plant, Fishbone Orchid Cactus, and Saint Anthony’s Rik Rak. Anthony's Rik-Rak, Zig-zag cactus, Rick Rack Cactus. What Is Fishbone Cactus Fishbone Cactus or Disocactus angular is an ornamental cactus variety endemic to Mexico. Make sure you keep the potting mix moist but not wet while the roots start to develop. Various factors like water, light, soil, fertilizer type, temperature, and humidity affect your plant. Fishbone cactus are low maintenance and do not require constant care. This means that it can grow and thrive in low soil conditions pretty well too.
Then, place the cutting in a pot with potting mix. The fishbone cactus is widely popular as an indoor plant as it is an epiphyte or an air plant. When you’re ready to propagate your cactus, use a sharp knife or scissors to cut off a small section of stem (about 2-3 inches long). You can propagate the fishbone cactus by cutting off an entire stem down to the base and leaving it for a couple of days to dry and form a callus over the cut. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).ĭescription: Also known as Fish Bone Cactus, St. You can use a rooting hormone powder to help speed up the process, but it’s not necessary. It is also known as Fishbone Cactus, Fish Bone Cactus, Orchid Cactus, Rick Rac Cactus, and St. In nature, they are epiphytic which means they grow on the trunks and branches of trees. The Epiphyllum anguliger or Fish bone cactus is one of my favorite plants. Best as a trailing houseplant, Ric Rac cactus plants grow best in hanging baskets. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout. Sunlight Stimulates Fishbone Cactus Bloom. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures.
All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same.