Planting and Growing fishbone cactus
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | 15 – 25 °C |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water fishbone cactus?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for fishbone cactus?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for fishbone cactus?
15 – 25 °C
Learn more →What Soil Is Best for fishbone cactus?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for fishbone cactus?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize fishbone cactus?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune fishbone cactus?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate fishbone cactus?
Propagate by seed or by stem cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant fishbone cactus?
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Learn more →How to Care for fishbone cactus in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant fishbone cactus?
In areas where temperature drops below 10⁰C, grow in epiphytic cactus compost in bright filtered light as houseplants or in a greenhouse with a minimum temperature of 15⁰C in the growing season. In warmer climates grow outside in fertile, sharply drained soil in light or dappled shade. See epihyllum cultivation for more information
Learn more →How to Repot fishbone cactus?
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Learn more →How to Harvest fishbone cactus?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of fishbone cactus
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