How to grow THIS CACTUS

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The fishbone cactus is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on tree trunks and branches. It is native to jungle environments—not deserts!

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Provide the fishbone cactus with bright, indirect light. It can handle some lower light, but it will be much happier with more.

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Grow lights!

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Water it when the top inch or two of the soil is dry. Remember, it grows in jungle environments, not the dry desert.

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Pot the fishbone cactus in a well-draining and well-aerated potting mix.

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How to grow THIS CACTUS

(Fishbone Cactus)

The fishbone cactus is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on tree trunks and branches. It is native to jungle environments—not deserts!

The fishbone cactus is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on tree trunks and branches. It is native to jungle environments—not deserts!

Provide the fishbone cactus with bright, indirect light. It can handle some lower light, but it will be much happier with more.

Grow lights!

Grow lights!

They mimic the sun and are perfect if your cactus needs more light.

They mimic the sun and are perfect if your cactus needs more light.

Click to see my favorite grow lights!

Water it when the top inch or two of the soil is dry. Remember, it grows in jungle environments, not the dry desert.

Pot the fishbone cactus in a well-draining and well-aerated potting mix.

Pot the fishbone cactus in a well-draining and well-aerated potting mix.

Click to see my favorite potting mix!

Read the full fishbone cactus blog post

Read the full fishbone cactus blog post

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