Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Texas
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Partial shade, Full 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
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Clivia
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Clivia
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Clivia
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Clivia
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Clivia
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Clivia
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Clivia
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Clivia. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Clivia
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Clivia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Clivia Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Clivia are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Clivia
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.