Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mexico, Texas
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22,23,24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Pale Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
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
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
Astrophytum asterias
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
In Hindi
Esperanza
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
In German
Esperanza
Sand Dollar Cactus
In French
Esperanza
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Spanish
Esperanza
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Greek
Esperanza
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Cacto do dólar de areia
In Polish
Esperanza
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Latin
Esperanza
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Sand Dollar Cactus
Season and care of Esperanza and Sand Dollar Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Sand Dollar Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sand Dollar Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available.
Esperanza and Sand Dollar Cactus Physical Information
Esperanza and Sand Dollar Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Esperanza and Sand Dollar Cactus are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
- Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Esperanza and Sand Dollar Cactus
Care of Esperanza and Sand Dollar Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.