Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Texas
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Purplish-black
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Chokeberry
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Chokeberry? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Chokeberry. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Black Chokeberry doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Black Chokeberry 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 Black Chokeberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Black Chokeberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Chokeberry
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
