fishbone cactus
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A cactus with strap-shaped, flattened green stems that have notched edges; these leaf-like stems are initially upright before becoming more pendent as they age and elongate. Fragrant, white flowers up to 10cm across are borne in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- fishbone cactus (Disocactus anguliger)
- Genus
- Disocactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of fishbone cactus
Distribution map
Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of fishbone cactus
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fishbone cactus care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by stem cuttings
Growing
GrowingIn 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
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
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