Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Europe, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
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
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
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
Syringa
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Lilac
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
बकाइन
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Flieder
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
lilas
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
lila
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
lilás
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
liliowy
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Syringa
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Lilacs
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Lilacs season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Lilacs Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Lilacs are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Lilacs
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
