



Epiphyllum anguliger — Zigzag Cactus
🌤️ Bright interior / Partial shade • 🌵 Graphic and trailing foliage • 💧 Moderate watering • 🪴 Easy care
The Epiphyllum anguliger, also known as the zigzag cactus or orchid cactus, captivates with its flat, toothed stems that evoke the silhouettes of a tropical jungle. Its trailing habit and graphic shape make it a spectacular and original houseplant.
Native to Mexico, this epiphytic cactus naturally grows on tree trunks in humid forests. Easy to care for and undemanding, it adapts perfectly to urban life and brings a touch of exotic greenery to contemporary interiors.
Exposure & placement
The Epiphyllum anguliger likes bright spaces without direct sun. It appreciates soft light, near a filtered window or a slightly shaded spot.
- Exposure: partial shade to bright indoors.
- Ideal: hanging, on a shelf or in a high decorative pot.
- Temperature: between 18 and 25 °C, avoid cold.
- Substrate: airy and draining, such as orchid mix or lightened soil for cacti.
Verdeia tip: place it in a bright and humid room like a bathroom or kitchen to stimulate its growth.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; allow the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring and summer, with a fertilizer for flowering cacti.
- Pruning: unnecessary; simply cut damaged stems at the base.
- Care: very simple, ideal for hanging plant enthusiasts.
- Flowering: its large fragrant white flowers sometimes appear in autumn.
Always water at room temperature and avoid hard water to preserve the plant's vitality.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its uniquely cut stems, the Epiphyllum anguliger creates a tropical and contemporary atmosphere. It draws the eye when hanging in a basket or placed on a high piece of furniture.
- To pair with: Rhipsalis, Hoya linearis, or Monstera adansonii for a natural hanging arrangement.
- Ideal pot: hanging decorative pot in natural fiber, rattan, or light ceramic.
- Atmosphere: perfect for a bohemian or urban jungle decoration.
Mix textures: pair your zigzag cactus with round or variegated leaf plants for a harmonious contrast.
Verdeia tips
- Expose it to soft light, without direct sun.
- Water moderately, especially in spring and summer.
- Use an airy and well-drained soil mix to avoid excess moisture.
- Mist the foliage in summer to replicate its tropical habitat.
- Light fertilization during the growth period, every 4 to 6 weeks.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Epiphyllum anguliger
- Common name: Zigzag cactus / Orchid cactus
- Origin: Tropical forests of Mexico
- Adult size: up to 80 cm long
- Exposure: partial shade / bright indoors
- Watering: moderate
- Care: easy
- Toxicity for animals: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Urban jungle / Bohemian / Hanging
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and shades of its foliage naturally change according to the light and throughout the seasons.
Our Verdeia commitments
They embraced nature with Verdeia
Camille, Toulouse“I am amazed by the quality of the plant received! Careful packaging, impeccable foliage, and fast delivery. Thank you Verdeia”
Amandine, Lille“It was my first order and certainly not the last. The selection is varied and the plants radiate health.”
Giulia, Milan“I gave a Verdeia plant to my sister in Milan: perfect packaging and impeccable service. She loved the concept”
FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are carefully selected from our European partner producers.
Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected by breathable and secure packaging.
Each package is designed to ensure that your plant arrives in perfect health and without stress related to transport.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos shown are true to the variety and the announced size (pot diameter and approximate height).
Each plant being unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or shade may exist — that is what makes them so charming!
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery throughout Europe.
Plants are shipped from Monday to Wednesday to prevent them from being stuck over the weekend.
You receive a tracking link as soon as the package is dispatched.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package upon receipt, carefully remove the plant from its packaging and let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering it.
If it has slightly suffered from transport, it will quickly regain its shape after one or two days in the light.
Can I put this plant outside?
It depends on the species. Most indoor plants prefer a bright place without direct sunlight, while outdoor plants like more direct light.
Refer to the exposure advice in the product description to know if it is suitable for a balcony, a terrace, or indoors.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
If your plant appears to have suffered during transport, contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the problem.
Our team will take the time to assess the situation and find the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Your satisfaction and the health of your plant remain our priority 🌿.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, we do not accept standard returns.
However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge.
For any other case (order error, cache-pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.

