Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Toothed
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
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
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Black Maple
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Black Maple Tree
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Czarny klon
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Maple? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Maple. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Black Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Black Maple 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 Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Maple
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Black Maple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Maple Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Maple are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Maple
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple 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 Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.