Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Texas
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
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 Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
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
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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
mandacaru
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Mandacaru
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Mandacaru
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Mandacaru
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Mandacaru? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Mandacaru. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Mandacaru doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Mandacaru
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Mandacaru season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Mandacaru Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Mandacaru are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Mandacaru
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.