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Cactus Succulent

Hatiora salicornioides
  • RHS AGM

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

Other common names
bottle plant
drunkard's dream
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Orange Yellow
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Cactaceae
Native to the UK
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

May be susceptible to mealybugs and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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