Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
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
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Applemint Tree
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Applemint Baum
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Applemint
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Applemint? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Applemint. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Applemint doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Applemint 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 Applemint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Applemint
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Applemint season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Applemint Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Applemint are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Applemint
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.