At the end of summer and the beginning of fall, give it a short period of morning sun to encourage blooming. It will thrive on a bright window sill where it does not get direct sun. After it finishes blooming, in the fall, water it only just enough to prevent the soil mix from drying out, to give it a rest for a few weeks.ĭisocactus Anguliger likes moderate light but no bright sunlight. Water it only after the first one-quarter inch of the soil mix has dried out. Make sure the potting mix is thoroughly moist. During the hot spring and summer months, water your fishbone cactus generously. Keep in mind that the fishbone cactus is not a true cactus and needs much more watering than other cacti. It is important that the soil mix drains well and the roots are never sitting in water or they will rot. You can also use a commercial cactus soil mix with added perlite or sand. Plant your fishbone cactus in a mix of one part coarse perlite and sand with three parts of peat-based commercial soil mix. Provide enough air circulation because high humidity is also a good environment for the growth of fungus, which is deadly for the fishbone cactus. Disocactus Anguliger grows best in moderate to high humidity, so put the pot on a tray filled with pebbles, filled with water.
The fishbone cactus is fairly easy to grow, both indoors and outdoors. It means high humidity, plenty of light but no direct sun, and moderate watering. As long as you keep it fairly similar in your home, you will have a fast-growing, attractive plant for years to come.
Keep in mind the conditions fishbone cactus has in its natural environment. Tips for successful care of the fishbone cactus.
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