Fern Leaf Cactus 'Shark Tooth' (Epiphyllum chrysocardium)

$24.99

In stock

Bright, indirect light
Moderate care

What arrives

Your Fern Leaf Cactus 'Shark Tooth'
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Fern Leaf Cactus 'Shark Tooth'

Light
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Water when the top of the soil is dry.
Care level

Happiest with a steady routine and the light it likes.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

3" pot: about 4 to 8 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

This is a jungle cactus, not a desert one. Its long, flat green stems are deeply lobed along both edges, like a fern frond or a row of shark teeth. They arch upward at first, then trail as they lengthen.

Give it bright, indirect light rather than hot direct sun. Plant it in a chunky, fast draining mix and water when the top of the soil has dried; unlike desert cacti, it does not want to stay bone dry for long. It enjoys some humidity.

Choose a 3 or 6 inch pot; one photo shows the 6 inch in a hanging pot. It is an unusual plant for a collector or anyone who likes something different on the shelf.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Fern Leaf Cactus 'Shark Tooth'

How much light does the Fern Leaf Cactus 'Shark Tooth' need?

Bright, indirect light.

How often should I water the Fern Leaf Cactus 'Shark Tooth'?

Water when the top of the soil is dry.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 3" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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