Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, 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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, 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
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Esperanza
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Esperanza
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Esperanza
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Esperanza
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Esperanza
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Esperanza
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Esperanza
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Esperanza season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Esperanza Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Esperanza are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Esperanza
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.