Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
Tropical regions
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Hatiora
boxberry
In German
Hatiora
boxberry
In French
Hatiora
boxberry
In Spanish
Hatiora
boxberry
In Greek
Hatiora
boxberry
In Portuguese
Hatiora
boxberry
In Polish
hatiora
boxberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Hatiora and Boxberry
Season and care of Hatiora and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Boxberry season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Hatiora and Boxberry Physical Information
Hatiora and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Boxberry are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Boxberry
Care of Hatiora and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.