Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
White, Light Pink
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Pale Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
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
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora
Astrophytum asterias
Common Name
Glossy Abelia
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
In Hindi
Glossy Abelia
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
In German
Glossy Abelia
Sand Dollar Cactus
In French
Abelia Glossy
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Spanish
Abelia brillante
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Greek
γυαλιστερό Abelia
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Portuguese
Abelia brilhante
Cacto do dólar de areia
In Polish
Błyszczący Abelia
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Latin
Abutilon glossy
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Properties of Glossy Abelia and Sand Dollar Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Glossy Abelia and Sand Dollar Cactus? We provide you with everything About Glossy Abelia and Sand Dollar Cactus. Glossy Abelia doesn't have thorns and Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Glossy Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Glossy Abelia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Glossy Abelia and Sand Dollar Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and Sand Dollar Cactus
Season and care of Glossy Abelia and Sand Dollar Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and Sand Dollar Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sand Dollar Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available.
Glossy Abelia and Sand Dollar Cactus Physical Information
Glossy Abelia and Sand Dollar Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and Sand Dollar Cactus are as follows:
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
- Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Glossy Abelia and Sand Dollar Cactus
Care of Glossy Abelia and Sand Dollar Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done 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 Glossy Abelia 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.