Kate & Black Bubble pot

Fishbone cactus & black pot

Fishbone cactus; Zig Zag cactus; Rik Rak cactus

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    Light watering

    She’s not very thirsty. You can let her soil fully dry between drinks. Water very lightly in autumn and winter.

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    Bright light

    She loves a spot that gets lots of light, but not too much direct sun. A bright room, but away from a window, is ideal.

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    Feeding

    You’ll see those wiggly stems grow quicker if you give her a cactus feed once a month in spring and summer.

• Quick facts

  Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Epiphyllum anguliger

  Nickname

  Fishbone cactus; Zig Zag cactus; Rik Rak cactus

  Plant type

  Cactus; indoor

  Air purifying?

  Yes

  Plant height (including nursery pot)

  30-40cm

  Pet/baby safe?

  Toxic if consumed

  Nursery pot size 

  14cm

• About Fishbone cactus

  No prizes for guessing why this playful plant is called a Fishbone cactus. Her wiggly stems also give her the nicknames Zig Zag cactus and Rik Rak cactus, though we know her as Kate. 

  In the wild, you’ll find her in Mexico dangling from the branches of trees, where she grows quickly in the hot, humid climate. This gives you a good idea of the sort of conditions she’ll enjoy in your home – bright light (though not direct sunshine) and light watering will keep her happy. If you treat her very well, she may even flower, though you’ll need to be ready – she blooms after dark and the flowers only live for one night. She’s rather dramatic.

  We’ve paired Kate’s wiggly stems with our bestselling Bubble pot, which has wavy edges and a smooth glossy finish.

  When watering your plants, always remove them from the decorative pot first and allow any excess water to drain completely before putting the plant back in the pot. Due to the nature of the material, excess water may escape.