Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
meadows, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
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, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
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
No
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
Nematodes, White peach scale
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
Syzygium aromaticum
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Clove
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
लौंग
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Nelke
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Clou de girofle
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Clavo
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
dente de alho
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Ząbek
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Castanea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Syzygium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Myrtoideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Clove
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Clove? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Clove. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Clove doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Clove 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 Clove and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Clove
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Clove is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Clove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Clove season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Clove is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Clove Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Clove are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Clove leaf color: Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Clove
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Clove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clove 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 Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.