Epiphyllum anguliger, also known as the \u201cOrchid Cactus\u201d or \u201cFishbone Cactus,\u201d is an epiphytic plant belonging to the Cactaceae family.\nNative to Mexico, it is easily recognized by its flat, zigzag-shaped stems and reduced leaves that create a unique, sculptural appearance.<\/p>\n
Here are some care tips:<\/p>\n
Light <\/strong><\/p>\n The Epiphyllum anguliger prefers bright, indirect light or partial shade. Place it in a spot where it receives filtered sunlight or gentle morning or evening sun. Avoid harsh midday sun, which can scorch the stems.<\/p>\n Watering <\/strong><\/p>\n Water moderately, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings. In summer, water about once a week; in winter, reduce watering to every 10 days or so as growth slows down.<\/p>\n Soil <\/strong><\/p>\n Use a well-draining mix specifically formulated for cacti and succulents. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot.<\/p>\n Temperature <\/strong><\/p>\n This cactus prefers moderate temperatures and does not tolerate frost. Keep it in an environment above 10\u00b0C (50\u00b0F) at all times.<\/p>\n Fertilization<\/strong><\/p>\n Feed once a month during spring and summer with a diluted liquid fertilizer designed for cacti and succulents. Avoid fertilizing in autumn and winter, when the plant rests.<\/p>\n Repotting<\/strong><\/p>\n Repot every 2 to 3 years in spring, if needed. Choose a slightly larger pot with adequate drainage holes.<\/p>\n Precautions <\/strong><\/p>\n Handle with care \u2014 although generally non-toxic, the plant\u2019s sap can be mildly irritating. Wear gloves when handling or repotting.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Epiphyllum anguliger, \u00e9galement connu sous le nom de \u00ab\u00a0Cactus orchid\u00e9e \u00e9piphyllum\u00a0\u00bb ou \u00ab\u00a0Cactus zigzag\u00a0\u00bb, est une plante \u00e9piphyte appartenant \u00e0 la famille des Cactaceae. Originaire du Mexique, cette plante se…<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":8916,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_analysis_target_kw":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[320],"product_tag":[365,357,391,361,384,387,359,363,370],"class_list":{"0":"post-8914","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"product_cat-succulentes","6":"product_tag-moderer","7":"product_tag-bonne-luminosite","8":"product_tag-croissance-moyenne","9":"product_tag-croissance-rapide","10":"product_tag-printemps","11":"product_tag-automne","12":"product_tag-mi-ombre","13":"product_tag-non-toxique","14":"product_tag-retombante","16":"first","17":"instock","18":"taxable","19":"shipping-taxable","20":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8914","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8916"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8914"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=8914"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=8914"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=8914"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}