Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Texas
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
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
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
TILIA americana
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
American Basswood
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
अमेरिकी Basswood
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
amerikanischen Basswood
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
tilleul d'Amérique
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
tilo americano
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Αμερικανός Basswood
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Basswood americano
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Amerykańska Lipa
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
American Basswood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Cactaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Tilioideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and American Basswood
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and American Basswood? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and American Basswood. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and American Basswood doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and American Basswood 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 American Basswood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and American Basswood
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and American Basswood is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and American Basswood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and American Basswood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for American Basswood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and American Basswood Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and American Basswood physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and American Basswood are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
- American Basswood leaf color: Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and American Basswood
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and American Basswood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.