Hatiora salicornioides Britton & Rose

Common Name: Dancing Bones, Drunkard's Dream
Family: Cactaceae Juss.
Synonym(s): Cactus salicornioides (Haw.) Link & Otto

Country of Origin: Brazil
Habitat: epilithic and epiphytic

Description: This small, perennial, epiphytic cactus has a narrow, shrubby habit and reaches 15 in (38 cm) in height and spread. The slender, tubular stems readily branch and are totally spineless. In spring tiny, deep yellow flowers appear at the bloated stem tips. Maintain moisture during the hotter months and water only occasionally during winter.

Culture: Plant these frost-tender cacti in porous soil in full sun or part-shade. Propagate from cuttings or seed. Prune when required.

USDA Zone: 10-12

Accession Data:

Accession # 198502649
Source: Unknown
Accession Date: 12-31-1985
Bench: 3307 - NEOB: Bromeliad Island
- Currently: active - healthy
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 03-15-2024
Restrictions:
- CITES Appendix II Listed Plant

Classification:

Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
SubClass: core eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
SubOrder:
Family: Cactaceae
SubFamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Rhipsalideae
SubTribe:

Flowering Data:

This accession has been observed in bloom on:

Year	Jan				Feb				Mar					Apr				May				Jun					Jul				Aug				Sep					Oct				Nov				Dec
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014

References (internal):

References (external):

Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version
The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Last accessed on Monday, March 21, 2016.

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