Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
-
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
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In Hindi
Hatiora
Twinleaf
In German
Hatiora
Twinleaf
In French
Hatiora
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Hatiora
Twinleaf
In Greek
Hatiora
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Twinleaf
In Polish
hatiora
Twinleaf
In Latin
Hatiora
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Cactaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Hatiora and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Twinleaf. Hatiora has thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Twinleaf
Season and care of Hatiora and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Twinleaf season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hatiora and Twinleaf Physical Information
Hatiora and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Twinleaf are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Twinleaf
Care of Hatiora and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.