Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Mexico, Texas
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Not Available
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
  
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Not Available
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
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
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
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
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
pollinators
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides
  
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
  
Backbone du Diable
  
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
  
El espinazo del diablo
  
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
  
Espinha do Diabo
  
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
  
Kręgosłup diabła
  
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
  
Narum diaboli
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Astrophytum
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Cacteae
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Euphorbioideae
  
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Devils Backbone season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Devils Backbone
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.