fishbone cactus
Epiphyllum anguliger
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 inches tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Fishbone cactus (Epiphyllum anguliger) is a succulent for containers and low maintenance gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It stays evergreen and grows about 12 inches tall. The stems can spread 24 to 36 inches, so give it room.
Pairs well with Prince of Orange philodendron, Thai Constellation monstera, and Giant chain fern.