Fishbone Cactus Care | How to Grow Fishbone Cactus in India

Learn everything about Fishbone Cactus Care to ensure the plant thrives for a long time to come! We have all the details on how to grow it for you!

Fishbone Cactus is one of the most weird-looking plants that you can grow indoors. If you have always wanted a specimen that you can keep on tabletops, then this is it! Let’s have a detailed look at Fishbone Cactus Care and how to grow it easily!

Botanical Name: Epiphyllum anguliger

Common Names: Rick Rack Cactus, Zig-zag Cactus, Fishbone Cactus

Check out the most amazing easy to grow cactus you can grow here

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Fishbone Cactus

This easy-to-care-for plant is perfect for beginner gardeners, thanks to its easy-to-grow nature. It looks snazzy with its zig-zag leaves and gets more beautiful when it grows flowers!

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How to Grow Fishbone Cactus

Propagating Fishbone Cactus is really easy from cuttings in summer.

In Water

• Use a pair of sharp and clean scissors and take a cutting off of one of the stems.
• Allow the cuttings to dry and form callus on the ends.
• Place the cutting in a glass of water. Put it in a spot that receives bright but indirect light. Change the water once in 3-5 days.
• The cutting will form roots in 3-5 weeks.

In Soil

• Allow the cutting to dry and form callus.
• Dip the end in a rooting hormone and plant it in a pot filled with cacti mix.
• Place the pot where it gets plenty of bright indirect light,
• Do not water the cutting till it shows a sign of growth.

Pro Tip: Planting multiple cuttings in a pot will make for a full-looking plant!

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Requirements for Growing Fishbone Cactus

Location

The plant will do its best in bright, indirect light. Avoid exposing it to harsh afternoon sun for more than 1 hour. It will also be a good idea to keep it near an east-facing window where it will get the morning sun for 2-3 hours.

Soil

Avoid using garden soil for growing Fishbone cactus. Use equal parts of gravel,  sand, pumice, and perlite for best growth. You can also go for a pre-made growing medium that’s available for cacti in the market.

Watering

Water the plant only when the topsoil feels a bit dry to touch. Overwatering is the quickest way to kill it so avoid it at all costs. You’ll need to water the plant more during the sunny weather, too.

Temperature

This cactus plant loves a temperature range between 15-25°C. Avoid exposing the plant to a temperature below 50°F or 10°C.

Humidity

The plant loves humidity so it will be a good idea to keep a pot on a pebble tray filled with water. You can also mist the leaves or use a humidifier.

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Fishbone Cactus Care

Fertilizer

It is best to feed it once every 4-5 weeks using a  balanced 10:10:10 blend in one-quarter strength of the recommended dose on the fertilizer package. Avoid fertlizing the plant in winters and around the time when it blooms.

Pruning

As the plant is a quick grower, pruning it will ensure it stays compact and in shape. Prune the plant in spring or summer. Use sanitized scissors to cut the leaf across at any point.

Pests & Diseases

The plant may be susceptible to mealybugs and aphids. Use a strong jet of water or a neem oil solution to knock them off. Also, avoid overwatering the plant to keep it safe from potential diseases.