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    Hatiora salicornioides

    Also Known As

    • Cactus lyratus
    • Hariota cylindrica
    • Hariota villigera
    • Hatiora bambusoides
    • Hatiora salicornioides var. salicornioides
    • Rhipsalis 'Drunkard's Dream'
    • Rhipsalis bambusoides
    • Rhipsalis salicornioides
    • Rhipsalis villigera
    • Dancing Bones Cactus
    • Drunkard's Dream
    • Mistletoe Cactus
    • Spice Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Hatiora salicornioides plant details

    Hatiora salicornioides is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hatiora salicornioides

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, spreading, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hatiora salicornioides

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zones: 9,10 and warmer. AKA Rhipsalis salicornioides, other common names are Dancing Bones, Mistletoe Cactus. Will take light frost but recommend for indoor. Easy to grow succulent. Very tiny yellow bell flowers bloom in early spring, with occasional repeat. A thornless cactus relative. Trim and stake up for mini Bonsai look or let grow to 8-inch cascade. Has interesting change of branch shape from youth to maturity. Will turn red if chilled with light frost. Filtered shade to bright light indoors. Keeps well on the dry side after established. Fertilize in early spring then let grow with occasional watering. Outdoors in summer is OK. Change soil every 2-3 years. Shipping size: 4-6 inches.

    By: Mini Forest By Sky

    Light Shade. Sun indoors. Indoor. Small Yellow Flowers at the end of stems.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Origin from Brazil, Drunkard's Dream is a related cactus without the thorns. Its stems, with bottle shaped joints, branch out in all directions as if it was drunk. Mature plants produce orange-yellowish flowers at the tips between March and May. Multi branched succulent plants, spreading growth habit to 2-3' tolerates direct sun. Prefers partial shade. Tolerates dry conditions. Yellow flowers periodically.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    A softly spilling green waterfall comes to mind when you see the deep dark green cylindrical foliage as it cascades from a hanging basket or mixed container. In summer small golden-yellow strawflower-like blooms are borne along the stem tips and is followed by the translucent berries which give this dainty Mistletoe Cactus its name. Great for hanging baskets and pots. Like all succulents and cacti, this plant requires a fast draining soil and infrequent watering.

    By: Almost Eden

    The common name is 'Drunkard's Dream' as the leaves on this spinless cactus look like little bottles. Grows best in light shade to 18". Protect from frost.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Hatiora salicornioides plant

    How to Grow Hatiora salicornioides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    • dry in winter
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    Rhipsalis houlletii

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 15"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Rhipsalis houlletii foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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