Drunkard's Dream, Spice Cactus
Scientific Name: Hatiora salicornioides Britt. & Rose
Synonym: Hariota bambusoides, Hariota salicornioides, Hariota salicornioides var. bambusoides , Hariota salicornioides var. villigera , Hariota stricta, Hariota villigera, Hatiora bambusoides, Hatiora salicornioides var. stricta , Hatiora salicornioides var. villigera , Hatiora salicornioides, Rhipsalis bambusoides, Rhipsalis salicornioides var. stricta , Rhipsalis salicornioides var. villigera , Rhipsalis salicornioides, Rhipsalis salicornioides var. bambusoides , Rhipsalis stricta, Rhipsalis villigera
Family: Cactaceae
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Avoid frost
Heat Tolerance: Does fine if not exposed to direct sun in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Brazil
Growth Habits: Hanging cactus, stems up to 18 inches long (45 cm)
Watering Needs: Little to moderate water
Propagation: Cuttings, seeds
The Hatiora is a Brazilian epiphyte (living in trees). The stems are spineless. The name 'Drunkard's Dream' refers to the fact that the segments are bottle shaped.
Blooming Habits:
Small yellow flowers at the end of stems, from spring to early summer.
Culture:
The Hatiora seems to do just fine outside in Phoenix. 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 to much.
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