Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
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
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Gardenie
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Cape Jasmine
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Cape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Cape Jasmine. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Cape Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Cape Jasmine season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Cape Jasmine
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.