Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crassula
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Succulent
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
CRASSULA
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
जेड पौधा
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Geldbaum
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
crassula ovata
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Crassula Ovata season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Crassula Ovata
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Crassula Ovata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
