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Fishbone Cactus has beautiful flowers that bloom at night and very unusual looking leaves.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fishbone Cactus - Succulent Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Interesting Fact: Interestingly the leaf pattern of this plant resemble fish skeleton. Fish bone Cactus is an epiphytic cactus with smooth green skin and extensively branched stems. The primary stems are often woody. The lobes are rectangular or slightly rounded.
The white or pale yellow flowers bloom nocturnally, exuding a strong, sweet scent. The fruit is thick, ovoid and brownish, greenish or yellowish in color.| Plant Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 4 inch (10 cm) |
| Common Name | Fishbone Cactus, Moon Cactus, Zig Zag Cactus, Queen of the Night, Ric Rac Orchid Cactus |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 1.5 m |
| Flower Colour | White, Pale Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Remove a 5-6 inch long branch and allow it to dry for a day before inserting it. Plant in the potting mix about 2cm deep. Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season.
Re-pot with the following proportions:3 parts of potting soil,1 part of grit (pumice),1 part of the horticultural-grade sand,1/2 part of the compost etc.
| Sunlight | Full sun, partial sun, at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day. |
| Watering | Low for the rainy season, Moderate for winter, More than moderate for a summer |
| Soil | Avoid excess organic contents in the soil. |
| Temperature | 22 to 35 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | No need much. A peat-based compost should not be used. |
Survivals and growers of the summer.
Ornamental Use:
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| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fishbone Cactus - Succulent Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
1. Find Right Size Pot for Fishbone Cactus. When its time to report a cactus, look for a container thats about 2 inches (5 cm) larger than the one the cactus is currently in. 2. Make the potting mix - Contents: Sand (50%), and any one of the following in 50 % amount Perlite / Vermiculite / Cocopeat (50%). 3. Place a small amount of soil mix in the bottom of the new container. Carefully set the Cactus in the new container. If the bottom of the Cactus is not level with the rim of the pot, remove it and add a little more soil. Keep doing this until the Cactus is level with the rim. 4. Keep a day after repotting and then water. Use care when watering, since overwatering is one of the biggest problems with cactus. Let the soil dry out completely between watering, avoid overwatering.
You can propagate Fishbone cactus through Cuttings. You just need a piece of stem to start an entirely new plant. Take a fresh cutting and let it callus on the counter for a few days. Use a pot having a 5-inch upper diameter and drainage holes. Soil or potting mixture should be well-drained, fertile, and nutrient-rich. Water it immediately then water the plant when the 3-4 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
Fishbone cactus bloom in the spring season(February-March).
