Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
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
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
फ्लॉक्स
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phlox
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phlox
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phlox
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phlox
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Phlox
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phlox
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Garden Phlox season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Garden Phlox
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.