Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Western Asia
Types
-
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Hatiora
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Hatiora
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Hatiora
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Hatiora
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Hatiora
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
hatiora
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Hatiora
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hatiora and Bing Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Bing Cherry? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Bing Cherry. Hatiora has thorns and Bing Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Bing Cherry has allergic reactions like . 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 Hatiora and Bing Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Hatiora and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Bing Cherry season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Hatiora and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Hatiora and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Bing Cherry
Care of Hatiora and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.