Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-9
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, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs very little water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
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
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Bilimbi
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
bilimbi
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
bilimbi
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
bilimbi
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
bilimbi
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
bilimbi
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Oxalidales
Family
Cactaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Bilimbi
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Bilimbi season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Bilimbi Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Bilimbi are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Bilimbi
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.