Fish tail cactus is usually a common name for the fishbone or ric-rac cactus, a tropical jungle cactus with long, flat, zig-zag stems that hang and trail from the pot. It is grown mainly as an indoor or shaded balcony plant for its unusual foliage and occasional night-blooming, fragrant flowers.
Belongs to the epiphytic cactus group, naturally growing in trees where its stems hang down like ladders rather than standing upright in desert sand.
Stems are green, flattened and deeply lobed, creating a fishbone or fish tail pattern; mature plants can trail 60–100 cm or more from a hanging basket.
Prefers bright, indirect light—near an east or north window or in filtered sun; strong afternoon sun can scorch the tender stems.
Ideal temperature is roughly 18–26 °C, with protection from cold drafts and frost; growth slows below about 15 °C.
Unlike desert cacti, the fishbone cactus likes slightly moist but never waterlogged soil; water when the top 2–3 cm feel dry, then let excess water drain.
Use a very well-draining mix, such as cactus soil blended with orchid bark or perlite, to mimic its airy, epiphytic habitat and prevent root rot.
Feed lightly with a cactus or balanced liquid fertiliser every 4–8 weeks in spring–summer, and pause feeding in winter.
High humidity (around 50–70%) supports lush growth; occasional misting or a pebble tray helps in dry indoor air.
To encourage blooming in autumn–winter, give the plant slightly cooler nights and reduce watering for a short rest period.
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Non Returnable
Sapling
Age : 1 years
Bare Rooted
Partial Shade
Annual Bloom
Medium Maintenance
Height : 7 inches (Approx)
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Fish tail cactus is usually a common name for the fishbone or ric-rac cactus, a tropical jungle cactus with long, flat, zig-zag stems that hang and trail from the pot. It is grown mainly as an indoor or shaded balcony plant for its unusual foliage and occasional night-blooming, fragrant flowers.
Belongs to the epiphytic cactus group, naturally growing in trees where its stems hang down like ladders rather than standing upright in desert sand.
Stems are green, flattened and deeply lobed, creating a fishbone or fish tail pattern; mature plants can trail 60–100 cm or more from a hanging basket.
Prefers bright, indirect light—near an east or north window or in filtered sun; strong afternoon sun can scorch the tender stems.
Ideal temperature is roughly 18–26 °C, with protection from cold drafts and frost; growth slows below about 15 °C.
Unlike desert cacti, the fishbone cactus likes slightly moist but never waterlogged soil; water when the top 2–3 cm feel dry, then let excess water drain.
Use a very well-draining mix, such as cactus soil blended with orchid bark or perlite, to mimic its airy, epiphytic habitat and prevent root rot.
Feed lightly with a cactus or balanced liquid fertiliser every 4–8 weeks in spring–summer, and pause feeding in winter.
High humidity (around 50–70%) supports lush growth; occasional misting or a pebble tray helps in dry indoor air.
To encourage blooming in autumn–winter, give the plant slightly cooler nights and reduce watering for a short rest period.
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