Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
-
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Tropical regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
-
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
-
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
-
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
PYRUS communis
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Pear
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Pera
In Polish
hatiora
Gruszka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Maleae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Hatiora and Pear
Season and care of Hatiora and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Pear season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Hatiora and Pear Physical Information
Hatiora and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Pear are as follows:
Hatiora flower color:
Hatiora leaf color:
Pear flower color: White
- Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Care of Hatiora and Pear
Care of Hatiora and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.