Podcasts Leisure Home & Garden On The Ledge Episode 67, part seven: Epiphyllum anguliger aka fishbone cactus

Episode 67, part seven: Epiphyllum anguliger aka fishbone cactus

Published: Oct. 9, 2018, 3:21 p.m.

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The first challenge with this plant is mastering its Latin name! The genus Epiphyllum belongs to the forest or orchid cacti, named for their orchid-like stems. Anguliger means \\u2018angle bearing\\u2019 and if you\\u2019ve seen the flattened stems of this plant you\\u2019ll know why! Its striking zigzag or ric rac patterns make E. anguliger a popular feature on Instagram.

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