Succulent – Fishbone Cactus
Fishbone Cactus
Botanical name: epiphyllum anguliger
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: can grow up to 6 ft in height with up to a 3 ft spread if grown in tropical or indoor environments
Hardy zone: zones 10-12
Growth rate: can grow up to 2 ft per year if grown in tropical or indoor environments
Foliage color: green
Flower color: white/yellow
Bloom time: summer
Pruning instructions: lightly prune during the spring and summer months to maintain desired shape and size
Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months
Landscape use: succulent garden, container plant, porch accent
Special features: drought tolerant, shade tolerant, heat tolerant, pet-friendly, can produce edible fruit during the fall and winter months if grown in tropical or indoor environments
Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: allow the soil to mostly dry out between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a cactus and succulent fertilizer once a year in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring, summer
Best type of soil: sand, loam
Companion plants: orchids, ferns, thanksgiving cactus
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and petsÂ
Invasive species: no
