Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
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
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
जेड पौधा
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Geldbaum
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Jade Plant
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Jade Plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Jade Plant Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Jade Plant are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Jade Plant
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.