Hatiora salicornioides
bottle cactus
A densely branched bushy cactus to 40cm, the stems formed of slender bottle-shaped segments, and bearing funnel-shaped orange-yellow flowers 12mm in length at the tips
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Hatiora are branching cacti with usually segmented, erect or arching stems and funnel-shaped flowers arising from the tips of the segments
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E & S Brazil
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in an epiphytic cactus compost with high humidity. Mist daily. Water moderately when in growth and keep dry in winter. Apply a half strength liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season
Propagation
Propagate by seed or root cuttings taken in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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