To promote blooming in the late summer and fall, the fishbone cactus should be exposed to cold temperatures in the winter to early spring—ideally between 52-57 degrees Fahrenheit (or 11-14 degrees Celsius). During the late spring, resume regular care.
To promote blooming in the late summer and fall, the fishbone cactus should be exposed to cold temperatures in the winter to early spring—ideally between 52-57 degrees Fahrenheit (or 11-14 degrees Celsius). During the late spring, resume regular care.
During the late spring, resume regular care. Some growers have found that fertilizing their fishbone cactus with a high-potassium tomato fertilizer in the summer can help to promote blooming later in the season.
During the late spring, resume regular care. Some growers have found that fertilizing their fishbone cactus with a high-potassium tomato fertilizer in the summer can help to promote blooming later in the season.
Light
In its natural environment, the fishbone cactus grows as an understory plant and receives dappled, indirect light.
LightIn its natural environment, the fishbone cactus grows as an understory plant and receives dappled, indirect light.
Soil
As an epiphyte, the fishbone cactus appreciates a potting mix that is well-drained, airy, and rich in organic matter
SoilAs an epiphyte, the fishbone cactus appreciates a potting mix that is well-drained, airy, and rich in organic matter
Water
In contrast to desert cacti, the fishbone cactus appreciates regular watering.
WaterIn contrast to desert cacti, the fishbone cactus appreciates regular watering.
Temperature and Humidity
Native to jungle environments, the fishbone cactus thrives in warm, humid conditions.
Temperature and HumidityNative to jungle environments, the fishbone cactus thrives in warm, humid conditions.
Fertilizer
Your fishbone cactus should be fertilized once in the early spring with a liquid cactus/succulent fertilizer.
FertilizerYour fishbone cactus should be fertilized once in the early spring with a liquid cactus/succulent fertilizer.