Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
-
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Hatiora
Red Buckeye
In German
Hatiora
Red Buckeye
In French
Hatiora
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Hatiora
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Hatiora
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Red Buckeye
In Polish
hatiora
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Hatiora
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Hatiora and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Red Buckeye. Hatiora has thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Hatiora and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Red Buckeye season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Hatiora and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Hatiora and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Red Buckeye
Care of Hatiora and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.