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Fishbone cactus & blue 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

  Bubble pot size

  15cm (internal width), 18.5cm (external width), 16cm (internal height), 17cm (external height)

• About Fishbone cactus

  You’ll find this Fishbone cactus growing in Mexico, where it likes to dangle from the branches of trees and enjoys the hot, humid climate. In the wild it grows edible fruit, which taste a bit like kiwis. 

  While it’s unlikely to grow fruit in your home, it will bring plenty of character to your space. Called a Fishbone cactus, Zig Zag cactus and Rik Rak cactus thanks to its wiggly stems, it’s a really fun plant that grows quickly in the right conditions. It’s also really low maintenance, making it a great option for beginners. Place it in a bright spot with indirect light, and water it when the soil is completely dry, and it will be happy. If you’re lucky, you might see it flowering – it blooms in autumn, after dark and for one night only. Talk about dramatic.

  We’ve paired this Fishbone cactus with our bestselling blue 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.