Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Habit
-
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
10.00 cm
6.56 cm
Minimum Width
10.00 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
-
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
-
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
GEUM rivale
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
Hatiora
Hydrangea
In German
Hatiora
Hortensie
In French
Hatiora
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hatiora
Hortensia
In Greek
Hatiora
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Hortênsia
In Polish
hatiora
Hortensja
In Latin
Hatiora
Hibiscus
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Hatiora and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Chocolate-root. Hatiora has thorns and Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Hatiora and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Chocolate-root season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Hatiora and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Hatiora and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Chocolate-root
Care of Hatiora and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.