Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Vines
Origin
Mexico, Texas
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vine/Liana
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very 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
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Yes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Boston Ivy
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Vitales
Family
Cactaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Boston Ivy season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Boston Ivy
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.