Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Texas
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Acuminate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Yes
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
silky cornel
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Kinnikinnick
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Kinnikinnick
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cornales
Family
Cactaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Kinnikinnick
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Kinnikinnick? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Kinnikinnick. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Kinnikinnick doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Kinnikinnick season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Kinnikinnick
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Kinnikinnick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.