Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Texas
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
कीवी फल
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Quiuí
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Kiwifruit season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Kiwifruit
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.