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Selenicereus anthonyanus

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Selenicereus anthonyanus syn Cryptocereus anthonyanus, Fishbone Cactus,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Succulents & Cacti Spreading, Weeping

Description:

Attractive tropical cacti that has long fleshy deeply lobed, zigzag stems and large fragrant flowers but only at night. Commonly known as fishbone Cactus.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Indoor Plant, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed

Family Name: Origin:

Cactaceae SouthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Cream, Pink

Flower Fragrant: Yes

Flowering Season: N/A

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Slow

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: TBA

Frost: Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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