{"product_id":"epiphyllum-anguliger-house-plant-6cm-pot-copy","title":"Epiphyllum Anguliger House Plant 6cm Pot","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEpiphyllum anguliger Care Guide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEpiphyllum anguliger\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpiphyllum anguliger, commonly known as the Fishbone Cactus or Zig Zag Cactus, is one of the most distinctive and popular epiphytic cacti grown as a houseplant. Native to the tropical forests of Mexico, this unusual species is prized for its deeply lobed, zig-zag stems that resemble a fish skeleton, giving rise to its common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike desert cacti, Epiphyllum anguliger naturally grows on trees in humid forests, where it receives filtered light, regular moisture, and excellent airflow around its roots. Mature plants can produce spectacular, fragrant white flowers that open at night, creating a stunning display and filling the room with a sweet perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and incredibly decorative, the Fishbone Cactus makes an excellent hanging basket plant and a fantastic choice for both beginners and experienced collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Epiphyllum anguliger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fishbone Cactus, Zig Zag Cactus, Ric Rac Cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing epiphytic cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpiphyllum anguliger thrives in bright, indirect light and appreciates conditions similar to those found beneath a tropical forest canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEast-facing windows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning sunshine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright conservatories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense direct afternoon sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery dark rooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright light encourages stronger growth and improves flowering potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional desert cacti, Fishbone Cactus prefers more consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater when:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top 3–5 cm of compost feels dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot feels noticeably lighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuring spring and summer:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater thoroughly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow excess water to drain away\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuring winter:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce watering frequency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the compost to dry slightly more between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstantly wet compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding water around the roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete drought during active growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tropical cactus enjoys moderate to high humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal humidity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50–70%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroup with other houseplants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a humidifier if needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in naturally humid rooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it tolerates normal household humidity, slightly higher levels often encourage stronger growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm temperatures support healthy growth throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal range:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18°C – 28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimum temperature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold draughts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSudden temperature changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent warmth helps maintain healthy foliage and flowering potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoil and Potting Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA loose, airy, free-draining mix is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchid bark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeat-free houseplant compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite or pumice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoco coir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots appreciate excellent drainage while still retaining some moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed regularly during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced liquid fertiliser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 2–4 weeks during spring and summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce feeding during autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fertiliser slightly higher in potassium can help encourage flowering on mature plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth and Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFishbone Cactus is a vigorous grower under the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMature characteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeply lobed zig-zag stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrailing growth habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense cascading appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge fragrant flowers on mature specimens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical indoor size:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrail length: 60–150 cm+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread: 50–100 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants become particularly impressive when grown in hanging baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of Epiphyllum anguliger is its spectacular blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlower characteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge creamy-white flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong sweet fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNight-blooming habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers can reach 15–20 cm across\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo encourage flowering:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide bright indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain consistent care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the plant to mature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide slightly cooler temperatures during winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering usually occurs on mature plants and may take several years from a young specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYellowing Stems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually caused by overwatering or poor drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWrinkled Stems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften indicate underwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSlow Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically caused by insufficient light or cool temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoot Rot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually linked to waterlogged compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLack of Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften due to immaturity, insufficient light, or a lack of seasonal temperature variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepot every 2–3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest time:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFishbone Cactus generally flowers better when slightly root-bound, so avoid using pots that are excessively large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpiphyllum anguliger is very easy to propagate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMethods:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooting in compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooting in water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow cuttings to callous for several days before planting to reduce the risk of rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts unique growth habit makes this an exceptional display plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanging baskets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant shelves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConservatories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor jungles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacramé hangers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dramatic zig-zag stems create visual interest even when the plant is not in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Collectors Love Epiphyllum anguliger\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpiphyllum anguliger combines easy care, unusual foliage, and spectacular flowers in one remarkable plant. Its distinctive zig-zag stems make it instantly recognisable, while its fragrant night-blooming flowers provide an unforgettable reward for patient growers. Whether displayed cascading from a hanging basket or trained across a support, the Fishbone Cactus is a fantastic addition to any houseplant collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58030366753142,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/20260604_175206.jpg?v=1780663337","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/epiphyllum-anguliger-house-plant-6cm-pot-copy","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}