Hatiora salicornioides (Drunkards Dream)

Hatiora salicornioides green stems with small yellow flower close up branch view
Hatiora salicornioides dangling green stems tipped with small yellow flower segments.

Botanical names: Hatiora salicornioides, Hatiora bambusoides, Hariota villigera, Hariota salicornioides, Rhipsalis salicornioides

Common names: Drunkards Dream, Spice Cactus, Cactus Pencil

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
ShadeSun exposure: Shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEpiphyte plantWatering: Regular; epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Hanging cactus, stems up to 18 inches long. The stems are spineless. The name Drunkards Dream refers to the fact that the segments are bottle shaped.

Small yellow flowers appear at the end of stems, from spring to early summer.

It tolerates the extreme heat provided that it is not exposed to direct sun, and when kept in an area that doesn't freeze, it doesn't seem to mind the cold weather too much. Grow this epiphyte in humus-rich soil in a humid atmosphere with filtered sun.

Similar plants: Hatiora salicornioides (Drunkards Dream)


Image gallery: 8 images
Hatiora salicornioides with yellow flowers and green bottle shaped stems close up view
Hatiora salicornioides hanging stems carry yellow flowers at the ends of branches.
Hatiora salicornioides yellow flower on green branch segments close up macro shot
Hatiora salicornioides yellow flower dangling from slender green cylindrical succulent stem segments
Hatiora salicornioides (Drunkards Dream) with green yellow stems and branch plant close up
Hatiora salicornioides (Drunkards Dream) branch with segments in green and yellow colors
Hatiora salicornioides green plant branches with segments in a close up view
Hatiora salicornioides segments hanging in clusters during the growing season
Hatiora salicornioides yellow flower close up hanging on green succulent stem branches
Hatiora salicornioides yellow flower hanging from the tips of slender green stems
Hatiora salicornioides green stems with yellow flower close up in a hanging plant
Hatiora salicornioides stems with yellow flower dangling from narrow segmented succulent branches
Hatiora salicornioides (Drunkards Dream) with green bottle-shaped plant segments in a close up view
Hatiora salicornioides (Drunkards Dream) with many slender green segments connected at multiple branching joints
Hatiora salicornioides (Drunkards Dream) green plant with club-shaped stems growing in white hanging container.
Hatiora salicornioides (Drunkards Dream) trailing plant with numerous small green stems within hanging white pot.


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