Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Tropical regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
Hatiora
Seckel Pear
In German
Hatiora
Kultur-Birne
In French
Hatiora
Poirier commun
In Spanish
Hatiora
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
Hatiora
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Seckel Pear
In Polish
hatiora
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
Hatiora
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hatiora and Seckel Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Seckel Pear? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Seckel Pear. Hatiora has thorns and Seckel Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Hatiora and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Seckel Pear season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Hatiora and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Hatiora and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Seckel Pear
Care of Hatiora and Seckel Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Seckel 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 Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.