Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Texas
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, 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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
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
No
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
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
pollinators
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
Astrophytum asterias
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
In German
Ringelblume
Sand Dollar Cactus
In French
pot Marigold
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Spanish
Caléndula
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Cacto do dólar de areia
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Calendula
Astrophytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Pot Marigold and Sand Dollar Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Sand Dollar Cactus? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Sand Dollar Cactus. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Pot Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Pot Marigold has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling and Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling. 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 Pot Marigold and Sand Dollar Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Sand Dollar Cactus
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Sand Dollar Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Sand Dollar Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Sand Dollar Cactus season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available.
Pot Marigold and Sand Dollar Cactus Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Sand Dollar Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Sand Dollar Cactus are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
- Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pot Marigold and Sand Dollar Cactus
Care of Pot Marigold and Sand Dollar Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.