About American Aloe and Sand Dollar Cactus
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mexico, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
13-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22,23,24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Pale Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
Astrophytum asterias
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Sand Dollar Cactus
In French
américaine Aloe
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Cacto do dólar de areia
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Latin
American Aloe
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of American Aloe and Sand Dollar Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Sand Dollar Cactus? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Sand Dollar Cactus. American Aloe has thorns and Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of American Aloe and Sand Dollar Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Sand Dollar Cactus
Season and care of American Aloe and Sand Dollar Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Sand Dollar Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sand Dollar Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available.
American Aloe and Sand Dollar Cactus Physical Information
American Aloe and Sand Dollar Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Aloe and Sand Dollar Cactus are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
- Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Aloe and Sand Dollar Cactus
Care of American Aloe and Sand Dollar Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
