Nocturnally flowers
The Fishbone Cactus can produce large, beautifully scented flowers when cared for correctly. But they only bloom nocturnally, so you'll have to keep your eye out if you don't want to miss it.
7000 hybrids
Jungle cacti encompass a staggering 7000 different hybrids; this only occurs in roughly 25% of vascular plants.
Tiny spines
Unlike desert cacti species, jungle cacti often produce true leaves without spines. Instead of spines, The Fishbone Cactus has tiny, white hairs on its nodes.
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Plant Bio
Disocactus anguliger is an epiphytic (grows on other plants) jungle cactus native to the high elevations in the tropical rainforests of Mexico.
The Latin name is descriptive of the shaped leaves, anguliger meaning angle-bearing.
A member of the Cactaceae family.
Also commonly called: Zig-Zag Cactus, Moon Cactus.
Syn. Epiphyllum anguliger.
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CARE TIPS
Light | In the wild, Fishbone Cacti grow halfway up trees under the protective layer of the canopy. In your home, it prefers just a few hours of sunlight (compared to desert cacti species). Sunlight that is too intense may cause leaf scorch. Optimal light will help encourage flowering!
Water | Fishbone Cacti prefer slightly more water than some other cacti species; it's still worth waiting until the soil has dried out before watering; once every two weeks is ideal.
Humidity | Fishbone Cacti can also deal with higher humidity levels, so long as good airflow is maintained.
Temperature Like most tropical species, the Fishbone Cactus will go dormant under 10℃. For best growth, keep them in temperatures between 16-25℃.