The Fishbone Cactus 'Gertrudianum', also called Moon Cactus or Queen of the Night, is an epiphytic cactus with deeply lobed, zigzag stems. This cultivar is prized for its large, fragrant, nocturnal flowers that bloom in late summer to fall.
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum) |
| Species: | anguliger (an-GYOO-lih-ger) |
| Cultivar: | Gertrudianum |
| Synonym: | Phyllocactus anguliger |
| Synonym: | Epiphyllum darrahii |
| Synonym: | Phyllocactus darrahii |
Bright, indirect light and a loose, well-draining mix with organic matter. Water regularly during growth, less in winter. Provide humidity. The spectacular night-blooming flowers are short-lived but unforgettable.
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