Epiphyllum Red Tip

Epiphyllum Red Tip

A really stunning, ornamental cactus with funky foliage and glorious flowers. The leaves have beautifully wavy margins that oscillate along the stem and give rise to its common names: Fishbone Cactus or Zig Zag Cactus. Flowers, when produced, are creamy white, with long lemon yellow to orange-brown outer petals and are heavily scented.

How to care for your fishbone cactus

Water: Keep moist at all times, particularly during the warmer months. In winter, allow the top of the soil to dry out slightly before watering.

Light: Prefers medium light conditions.

Humidity: High humidity requirements. Mist frequently and stand in the shower or a tray of water from time to time.

Temperature: Needs average to warm conditions 16-25C but will be OK down to 10C for short periods.

Other info –

Pot size: 12cm

Toxic to cats & dogs? No