Hatiora

New Zealand’s Best Hatiora Plants

Adding interesting plants to your garden or indoor space delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They are visual plants that add impact
• They purify the air
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come

We have Dancing Bones Cactus and Mistletoe Cactus that will be right for your space. We’ll help you chose the right plant to thrive in your climate. We stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Hatiora, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Common questions about growing Hatiora

1. How big do Hatiora salicornioides get?

Hatiora salicornioides, also known as the dancing bones cactus, can grow to about one metre tall with an erect and semi-pendulous growth habit. Its stems are composed of segments 1.5–5 cm long, and each segment is shaped like a club or bottle, with the narrower end at the base. The stems branch from the end of a segment, with up to six branches forming a whorl.

2. What is the common name for Hatiora?

The most common name for Hatiora is dancing bones cactus, but it is also known by other names, including:

• bottle cactus
• drunkard's dream
• spice cactus
• zig-zag cactus
• monkey tail cactus
• mistletoe cactus

The name "dancing bones cactus" comes from the plant's unique appearance, with its long, slender stems that branch out in all directions. The name "drunkard's dream" is thought to have come from the plant's intoxicating fragrance, which is released at night. The name "spice cactus" comes from the fact that the plant's flowers are said to be edible and have a spicy flavour.

3. How do you care for a Hatiora plant?

Here are some tips on how to care for a Hatiora plant:

• Light: They prefer bright, indirect light. They can tolerate some direct sunlight, but it is important to protect them from the harsh midday sun.
• Water: Hatiora plants are relatively drought-tolerant, but they should be watered regularly during the growing season. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Be careful not to overwater, as this can lead to root rot.
• Humidity: Hatiora plants prefer low humidity.
• Fertiliser: Feed your plant every month during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser.
• Soil: Hatiora plants prefer a well-drained potting mix. Cactus and succulent potting mix is ideal.
• Potting: Hatiora plants prefer to be rootbound, so you only need to repot them when they outgrow their current pot.