Like Epiphyllum oxypetalum, Epiphyllum anguliger is a species of leaf cacti characterized by beautiful, fragrant flowers. The care of the decorative houseplant is quite simple. You only have to do a few things if you want to properly care for this leaf cactus.

The Epiphyllum anguliger needs a resting phase in order to form numerous flowers in the next year

How to properly water Epiphyllum anguliger?

In the spring, slowly increase the amount of water. During the warm season, the Epiphyllum needs a lot of water, but does not tolerate waterlogging.

If possible, use rainwater, as hard water is harmful to the leaf cactus.

What should be considered when fertilizing?

Never fertilize Epiphyllum anguliger with cactus fertilizer! This type of cactus needs other nutrients. Use a normal flower fertilizer (1.95€) that you give every 14 days during the growing season. Reduce the amount of fertilizer to about half.

Are you allowed to cut Epiphyllum anguliger?

Cutting is not absolutely necessary. If the leaf cactus is too big for you, you are welcome to cut it back in spring. The cut shoots can be used as cuttings for propagation.

When do you need to repot the leaf cactus?

Repotting is only necessary when the previous pot has become too small. The best time to move is early spring. Use a container with a drainage hole, which you fill with loose potting soil or special substrate for leaf cacti.

What diseases and pests are there?

Diseases occur with improper care. If the epiphyllum is too wet, the roots will rot. When dry, the flowers fall off.

Watch out for pests like:

  • scale insects
  • spider mites
  • Mealybug

Whitish-green spots on the leaves indicate a fungal infection. The leaf cactus gets reddish spots if it is in a too cool location.

How do you overwinter Epiphyllum anguliger?

  • Cool, bright location
  • Temperatures between 15 and 18 degrees
  • never cooler than 10 degrees!
  • pour little
  • don't fertilize anymore

If you do not have a suitable place to hibernate, you can leave the Epiphyllum anguliger in the living room. It then needs to be watered more often.

However, without a cooler dormant period, it will develop little or no buds the following year.

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Epiphyllum anguliger is also called "saw blade cactus". Its blades are heavily serrated, making them look quite similar to a saw blade.

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