Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Africa
Types
Not Available
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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 spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Insects, Spider Mites
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, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Dracaena
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Dracaena
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Dracaena
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Dracaena
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Dracena
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Dracaena
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Dracaena? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Dracaena. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Dracaena doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dracaena 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 Dracaena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Dracaena
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Dracaena season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Dracaena Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Dracaena are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Dracaena
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena 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 Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.