Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
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
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
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
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Sikalemen
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Zyklamen
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Ciclamen
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Cíclame
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Cyklamen
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cacteae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Myrsinoideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Cyclamen. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Cyclamen
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Cyclamen season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Cyclamen Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Cyclamen are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Cyclamen
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.