fishbone cactus
Selenicereus anthonyanus
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 6 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Fishbone cactus (Selenicereus anthonyanus) 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, average moisture, and loamy soil. It is evergreen and drought tolerant, and it can reach about 35 to 71 inches tall.
Pairs well with Stromanthe, Cycad, and Old Mexico zinnia.