Epiphyllum anguliger is an epiphytic cactus with smooth green skin and extensively branched stems. The primary stems are often woody. Secondary stems are flat and succulent, up to 12 inches (30 cm) long, up to 2 inches (5 cm) wide, and deeply lobed. The lobes are rectangular or slightly rounded.
The white or pale yellow flowers bloom nocturnally, exuding a strong, sweet scent. They are up to 8 inches (20 cm) long and up to 3 inches (7.5) cm wide.Fruit ovoid, brownish, greenish or yellowish, 3–4cm (1.5 inch) thick. Epiphyllum anguliger is a true species and the leaf-like stems are shorter than most, with deep broad notches, giving the plant a very fishbone-like appearance. Flowering generally occur in late summer or fall. Up to six flowers may open at once and each last about a day.
- Scientific Name: Epiphyllum anguliger (Lem.) G.Don
- Common Names: Fishbone Cactus, Moon Cactus, Zig Zag Cactus, Queen of the Night, Ric Rac Orchid Cactus
- Synonyms: Epiphyllum darrahii, Phyllocactus anguliger, Phyllocactus darrahii
- Family: Cactaceae
- Subfamily: Cactoideae
- Tribe: Hylocereeae
- Species: D. anguliger
- Genus: Epiphyllum
Origin:
Epiphyllum anguliger native to Mexico.
Hardiness:
Hardiness zone: 10b-11
Temperature in rest period – min 16°C max 24°C (61-75°F)
Temperature in active growth period – min 18°C max 27°C (64-81°F)
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How to Grow and Care
Houseplant care: The species is commonly grown as an ornamental for its beautiful, fragrant flowers in the fall. Epiphyllum anguliger is an easily cultivated, fast growing epiphyte.
Light: Give Epiphyllum anguliger medium light. If possible, keep them in a shady spot outdoors in summer.
Temperatures: These plants require warmth with high humidity. They should be kept at 16–25°C (61–77°F), it may drop to 10–15°C (50–59°F) for shorter periods. Mist spray them daily and stand the pots on trays or saucers of moist pebbles...
Propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Remove a 13 or 15cm (5-6 inch) long branch and allow it to dry for a day before inserting it about 2cm (0.8 inch) deep in a 10cm (4 inch) pot of the potting mixture recommended for mature plants. Several such cuttings are usually planted around the rim of a single pot...
- Learn more at HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR Epiphyllum
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