Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Texas
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
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
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
IRIS
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Iris
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Iris
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Iris
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Iris
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Iris
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Ίρις
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Íris
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Irys
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Iris? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Iris. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Iris 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 Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Iris
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Iris season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Iris Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Iris are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Iris
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
