Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Texas
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
shadbush, wild plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, 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
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Juneberry
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Felsenbirnen
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Amelanchier
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Amelanchier
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Juneberry
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Juneberry? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Juneberry. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Juneberry doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Juneberry 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 Juneberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Juneberry
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Juneberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Juneberry Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Juneberry are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Juneberry
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.