Epiphyllum anguliger – zig-zag cactus with sculptural leaves and fragrant flowers

Epiphyllum anguliger, commonly known as zig-zag cactus, jumping fish cactus, or cactus with wavy edges, is an epiphytic plant native to the tropical forests of Mexico. It stands out through its flat, dark green leaves with deeply serrated edges, creating a striking and modern visual effect, ideal for decorating interiors in an urban or bohemian style.

Under optimal conditions, it produces large, fragrant flowers in creamy white or yellowish tones, which open in the evening and can last until the next day.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Scientific name: Epiphyllum anguliger

• Family: Cactaceae

• Common names: zig-zag cactus, jumping fish cactus

• Plant type: tropical epiphyte, decorative through foliage and flowers

• Leaves: flat, fleshy, with zig-zag shaped edges

• Flowers: white, yellowish or creamy, fragrant, opening at night

• Growth: hanging or trailing, ideal for hanging pots

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: strong indirect light – also tolerates filtered light, but not prolonged direct sun

• Temperature: optimal 18–26°C, do not expose below 10°C

• Watering: moderate – allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings

• Humidity: prefers a medium to high humidity environment

• Soil: well-drained, airy – ideally a mix for orchids or epiphytic cacti

• Fertilizing: every 2 weeks in the warm season, with fertilizer for cacti or epiphytic plants

✔️  What makes it special:

• Hanging growth – perfect for hanging pots
  

• Easy-to-care-for indoor plant, ideal for collections of tropical cacti

Height including pot 15-20 cm
Plant is sold without flowers!

Note: Epiphyllum is a succulent plant with flat foliage, sensitive to knocks and scratches. Some leaves may show small scars, spots, or aesthetic defects that appeared during growth or transport. These imperfections do not affect the plant’s health and are not grounds for complaint – the plant is perfectly viable and continues to develop normally.