About Sand Dollar Cactus and Agave
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Long linear and narrow
Thorns
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
AGAVE
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Century plant
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
रामबांस
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Agave
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Agave
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Agave
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Agave
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Agave
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Agawa
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Agave
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Agave? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Agave. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Agave doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Sand Dollar Cactus and Agave and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Agave
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Agave season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Agave is Not Available.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Agave Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Agave are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Agave flower color: Not Available
- Agave leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Agave
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.