Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Prunoideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Bird Cherry. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Bird Cherry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Bird Cherry
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.