Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
China, Japan
Habitat
Tropical regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Hatiora
Bluebeard
In German
Hatiora
Blaubart
In French
Hatiora
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Hatiora
Barba Azul
In Greek
Hatiora
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Barba Azul
In Polish
hatiora
Sinobrody
In Latin
Hatiora
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Hatiora and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Bluebeard. Hatiora has thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Bluebeard
Season and care of Hatiora and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Bluebeard season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Hatiora and Bluebeard Physical Information
Hatiora and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Bluebeard are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Bluebeard
Care of Hatiora and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.