Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Flower Color
-
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
-
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Black Currant
In Hindi
Hatiora
Black Currant
In German
Hatiora
Black Currant
In French
Hatiora
groseille noire
In Spanish
Hatiora
negro Grosella
In Greek
Hatiora
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Hatiora
groselha-preta
In Polish
hatiora
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Hatiora
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Hatiora and Black Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Black Currant? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Black Currant. Hatiora has thorns and Black Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Black Currant 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 Black Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Black Currant
Season and care of Hatiora and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Black Currant season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hatiora and Black Currant Physical Information
Hatiora and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Black Currant are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Black Currant
Care of Hatiora and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.