Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs less watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
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
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Leucojum
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Leucojum
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Leucojum
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Leucojum
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Leucojum
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Leucojum
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Leucojum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Leucojum
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Leucojum? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Leucojum. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Leucojum doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Leucojum 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 Leucojum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Leucojum
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Leucojum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Leucojum Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Leucojum are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Leucojum
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.