Hatiora salicornioides
Drunkards Dream
Dancing Bones Cactus, Spice CactusPlant Facts
Scientific Name | Hatiora salicornioides |
Principal Common Name | Drunkards Dream |
Common Name(s) | Dancing Bones Cactus, Spice Cactus |
Synonym | Hatiora salicornioides var. salicornioides,Rhipsalis salicornioides, Cactus salicornioides,Hariota salicornioides,Cactus lyratus |
Description | The Hatiora is a Brazilian epiphyte (living in trees). The stems are spineless. The name 'Drunkard's Dream' refers to the fact that the segments are bottle shaped. It has small yellow flowers at the end of stems, from spring to early summer. |
General Comments | Minimum Avg. Temperature: 55°F |
Origin | |
Nativity | Brazil |
Height Range | 12 - 18 IN |
Spread Range | 0 - 0 |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | |
USDA Zones | 10a : 10b : 11 |
Leaf Color | Pale green |
Leaf Texture | Cactus-like : Pencil-like |
Form | Cactus : Epiphyte : Succulent |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Flower Time | |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Average |
Light Preferences | Filtered Light : Light Shade |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Medium : Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Container Plant |
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