Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
China
Habitat
Tropical regions
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
-
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, 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
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
DAVIDIA
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Davidia
In German
Hatiora
Davidia
In French
Hatiora
Davidia
In Spanish
Hatiora
Davidia
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Davidia
In Polish
hatiora
Davidia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cornales
Family
Cactaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Astereae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Davidioideae
Properties of Hatiora and Davidia
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Davidia? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Davidia. Hatiora has thorns and Davidia doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Davidia 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 Davidia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Davidia
Season and care of Hatiora and Davidia is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Davidia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Davidia season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Davidia is Loam while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral.
Hatiora and Davidia Physical Information
Hatiora and Davidia physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Davidia are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Davidia
Care of Hatiora and Davidia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Davidia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.