








Fishbone Cactus
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The fishbone cactus grows long flat and succulent stems resembling a fishbone. Hence the name. It’s also sometimes called a zigzag cactus.Fishbone cacti are easy to care for and very low maintenance. It might even show off some flowers if the conditions are right.The stem leaves of the fishbone cactus start out by growing upright, but as they grow and get longer, they start to trail down. Making the fishbone cactus a great choice as a hanging plant, or displayed on a plant pedestal table. Plant Size Small: 4 inch standard nursery pot Small HB: 4 inch hanging basket. Large: 7.5 inch HB Light Place your fishbone cactus in a bright spot with indirect light. If it happens to get some direct sunlight, no worries it can handle it, but keep it limited.They don’t usually flower indoors, but it can be done. Start by giving them a bit more full sun in late summer to early fall. This can help the plant produce flowers. If you are so lucky, the flowers will open at night and only last one day. Don’t miss it! Water Fishbone cacti originate from the moist and humid rainforest. Not from the dry desert, like most cacti.This means that your fishbone cactus likes a bit more water than the average cactus. Make sure it gets enough water, especially during spring and summer. Mist it occasionally for a little added humidity. Plant Specific Care Keep the soil moist and fertilize during the growing period. In winter let the top of the soil dry out before watering. It can handle a little neglect, but jungle cacti don’t like it to be bone dry for too long. Pet Friendly Plant Yes
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The fishbone cactus grows long flat and succulent stems resembling a fishbone. Hence the name. It’s also sometimes called a zigzag cactus.
Fishbone cacti are easy to care for and very low maintenance. It might even show off some flowers if the conditions are right.
The stem leaves of the fishbone cactus start out by growing upright, but as they grow and get longer, they start to trail down. Making the fishbone cactus a great choice as a hanging plant, or displayed on a plant pedestal table.
Plant Size
Small: 4 inch standard nursery pot
Small HB: 4 inch hanging basket.
Large: 7.5 inch HB
Light
Place your fishbone cactus in a bright spot with indirect light. If it happens to get some direct sunlight, no worries it can handle it, but keep it limited.
They don’t usually flower indoors, but it can be done. Start by giving them a bit more full sun in late summer to early fall. This can help the plant produce flowers. If you are so lucky, the flowers will open at night and only last one day. Don’t miss it!
Water
Fishbone cacti originate from the moist and humid rainforest. Not from the dry desert, like most cacti.
This means that your fishbone cactus likes a bit more water than the average cactus. Make sure it gets enough water, especially during spring and summer. Mist it occasionally for a little added humidity.
Plant Specific Care
Keep the soil moist and fertilize during the growing period. In winter let the top of the soil dry out before watering. It can handle a little neglect, but jungle cacti don’t like it to be bone dry for too long.
Pet Friendly Plant
Yes
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