Hatiora

Mexican primrose

About Hatiora and Mexican primrose

Hatiora

Mexican primrose

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Perennial

Origin

North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America

Texas

Types

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Number of Varieties

225

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99998-10

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AHS Heat Zone

10-6

Sunset Zone

H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.00 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

10.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Ivory, White

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Alternate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hatiora salicornioides

OENOTHERA mexicana

Common Name

dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

In Hindi

Hatiora

Mexican primrose

In German

Hatiora

Rosa Nachtkerze

In French

Hatiora

Mexican primrose

In Spanish

Hatiora

Primrose mexicana

In Greek

Hatiora

Μεξικού Primrose

In Portuguese

Hatiora

Mexican Primrose

In Polish

hatiora

Mexican Primrose

In Latin

Hatiora

Mexicanus Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Myrtales

Family

Cactaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Hatiora

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhipsalideae

Onagreae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Onagroideae

Number of Species

3145

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Properties of Hatiora and Mexican primrose

Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Mexican primrose? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Mexican primrose. Hatiora has thorns and Mexican primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hatiora and Mexican primrose

Season and care of Hatiora and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Mexican primrose season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.

Hatiora and Mexican primrose Physical Information

Hatiora and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Mexican primrose are as follows:

Hatiora flower color:
Hatiora leaf color:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Hatiora and Mexican primrose

Care of Hatiora and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.