Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
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
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Yes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Épazote
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Dysphania
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Mexican Tea
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Mexican Tea? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Mexican Tea. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Mexican Tea doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Mexican Tea season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Mexican Tea
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.