Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
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Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Bird Cherry
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Hatiora
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Hatiora
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Hatiora
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Hatiora
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Hatiora
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Hatiora
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
hatiora
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Hatiora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Bird Cherry and Hatiora
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Hatiora? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Hatiora. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Hatiora doesn't have thorns. Also Bird Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic and Hatiora has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bird Cherry and Hatiora and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Hatiora
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Hatiora season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Hatiora Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Hatiora are as follows:
Care of Bird Cherry and Hatiora
Care of Bird Cherry and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.