Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oblovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
Lupinus
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
lupine
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
planta de lupino
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
tremoço planta
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
łubin roślin
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Lupinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Lupine
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Lupine? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Lupine. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Lupine doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lupine 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 Lupine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Lupine
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Lupine season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Lupine Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Lupine are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Lupine
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
