Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Medium
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
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, 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, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
No
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
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
European crab apple
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
european crab apple
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and European Crab Apple. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and European Crab Apple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Sand Dollar Cactus and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and European Crab Apple
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant 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 European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.