Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Texas
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Astrophytum asterias
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Plant Season
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Early Spring, Late Autumn
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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 Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
Hydrangea
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Hydrangea
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Hortensie
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Hortensia
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Hortensja
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cornales
Family
Cactaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Hydrangea
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is and Hydrangea season is . The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Hydrangea Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 4.50 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Hydrangea are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Hydrangea
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.