Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Tropical regions
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
-
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In German
Hatiora
Pitanga
In French
Hatiora
Pitanga
In Spanish
Hatiora
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Pitanga
In Polish
hatiora
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Myrteae
Properties of Hatiora and Pitanga
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Pitanga? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Pitanga. Hatiora has thorns and Pitanga doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Pitanga 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 Pitanga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Pitanga
Season and care of Hatiora and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Pitanga season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hatiora and Pitanga Physical Information
Hatiora and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Pitanga are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Pitanga
Care of Hatiora and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.