# Fishbone Cactus (Disocactus anguliger)

> Native to the humid montane forests of Mexico, Disocactus anguliger is an epiphytic cactus characterized by deeply lobed, flattened stems (cladodes) resembling a fish skeleton or zigzag pattern. It produces strongly scented, nocturnal cream-to-white blooms that give way to small, edible, pitaya-like fruits. Unlike typical desert cacti, this tree-dwelling lithophyte/epiphyte thrives in dappled light and appreciates higher atmospheric humidity.

- **Scientific Name:** *Disocactus anguliger*
- **Botanical Family:** Cactaceae
- **Care Difficulty:** Easy (1/5)
- **Cold Hardiness:** 10°C (USDA Zone 11). Can tolerate brief drops to 5°C, but is strictly frost-tender and best kept above 12°C.
- **Pet Safety / Toxicity:** Pet-Safe (Non-toxic to cats and dogs)
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## Light & Sun Exposure

Bright, indirect or filtered sunlight. Avoid harsh, direct afternoon sun which can scorch the flattened stems; dappled light mimics its native forest canopy.

## Watering Schedule & Method

Water thoroughly once the top 3-4 cm of the potting medium dries out. Epiphytic by nature, it requires more consistent moisture than desert cacti, but soggy soil must be avoided.

## Soil & Gritty Mix Formula

%40 Cactus Peat or Coir + %30 Fine Pine/Orchid Bark + %30 Coarse Pumice or Perlite for an airy, moisture-retentive epiphytic mix.

## Cold Tolerance & Overwintering

10°C (USDA Zone 11). Can tolerate brief drops to 5°C, but is strictly frost-tender and best kept above 12°C.

## Propagation Methods

Stem cuttings. Cut a healthy stem section, allow the wound to callous for 2-3 days, and insert into lightly moist, well-aerated epiphytic medium.

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