Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Texas
California, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
H1, 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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
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
No
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Cactaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Monterey Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Monterey Pine? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Monterey Pine. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Monterey Pine 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 Monterey Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Monterey Pine season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Monterey Pine
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall 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 Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.