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Epiphyllum anguliger
A location with bright, indirect light or partial shade is ideal.
Water only a few days after the substrate has completely dried out. Do not water during winter.
It can briefly tolerate temperatures down to -1.1 °C, but it is not frost hardy.
For more reliable flowering, give the plant a cooler, drier rest period during winter. This helps encourage abundant buds in spring.
Epiphyllum anguliger is an epiphytic cactus native to the mountain forests of Mexico, where it grows attached to tree trunks and branches. Its distinctive deeply lobed stems make it one of the best-known species of the genus Epiphyllum, commonly known as the Fishbone Cactus or Ric Rac Cactus.
The plant produces long, flat, trailing stems with deeply cut zigzag edges that resemble a fishbone pattern. The stems are rich green, spineless, and can grow well over one metre in length. As it matures, it develops a dense cascading habit, making it ideal for hanging baskets or elevated displays.
The flowers are large, white to creamy white, and highly ornamental. They usually open at night, are pleasantly fragrant, and can reach up to 15 cm across. Flowering most often occurs in autumn, although mature plants may bloom at other times of the year.
Epiphyllum anguliger thrives in a bright location with protection from harsh midday sun or in light partial shade. It prefers a light, well-draining substrate with more organic matter than typical desert cactus soil and benefits from regular watering during the growing season. Watering should be reduced in winter. Its unusual foliage and spectacular fragrant flowers make it one of the most desirable epiphytic cacti.