Selenicereus anthonyanus Fishbone Cactus Cutting

A native of Chiapas, Mexico, Selenicereus anthonyanus is one of a fairly small group of epiphytic cacti. It is grown as an ornamental because of its nocturnal flowers and unusual, leaf-like stems. Common names include fishbone cactus, rickrack cactus, zig-zag cactus and St. Anthony's rickrack. They are used in hanging pots as indoor, patio and terrace and greenhouse plants. In tropical climates they are used as climbing plants to cover walls or as cover plants. Growth RateSelenicereus anthonyanus is an easy, fast growing epiphyte plant.FloweringThis cactus blooms showy, fragrant flowers with dark violet-rose outer petals and white inner petals in the late spring and early summer, opens in late afternoon and evening, lasting only one day.WateringLike most cacti, fishbone cactus houseplant does best when allowed to dry out between watering. During winter, cut watering in half and then reinstate when spring growth begins.SoilThe Fishbone cactus needs well-draining soil with lots of air sp