Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
moist forests, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
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
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
ACER pensylvanicum
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
धारीदार मेपल
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
gestreifte Ahorn
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
érable rayé
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
arce rayado
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
ριγέ σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
plátano listrada
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
paski klonu
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
alba acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Moosewood Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Moosewood Tree? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Moosewood Tree. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Moosewood Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Moosewood Tree 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 Moosewood Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Moosewood Tree
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Moosewood Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Moosewood Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Moosewood Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Moosewood Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Moosewood Tree Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Moosewood Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Moosewood Tree are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Moosewood Tree flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Moosewood Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Moosewood Tree
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Moosewood Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moosewood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moosewood Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.