Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Tropical regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Beans
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
COTYLEDON
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In German
Hatiora
Cotyledon
In French
Hatiora
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Hatiora
Cotyledon
In Greek
Hatiora
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Cotyledon
In Polish
hatiora
Liścień
In Latin
Hatiora
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Rosids
Properties of Hatiora and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Cotyledon. Hatiora has thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Cotyledon
Season and care of Hatiora and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Cotyledon season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Hatiora and Cotyledon Physical Information
Hatiora and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Cotyledon are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Cotyledon
Care of Hatiora and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.