Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Texas
China
Types
Not Available
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
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
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
Gardenia
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Gardenia
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Gardenia
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Gardenie
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Gardénia
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Gardenia
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
gardênia
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Gardenia
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Ixoroideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Gardenia. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Gardenia 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 Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Gardenia
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Gardenia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Gardenia Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Gardenia are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Gardenia
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.