Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Perennial, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Madagascar, Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Hot climate regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
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
Small oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Chest pain, Ear ache, Fever, Headache, Laxative, Leprosy, Small pox, Stomach spasms, Strengthen gums, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
KALANCHOE
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Kalanchoe Panda Plant, Panda Plant, Pussy Ears, Chocolate Soldier, Cocoon Plant, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, Plush Plant, White Lady, Panda-Bear Plant, Kalanchoe
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
पांडा संयंत्र
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Panda -Anlage
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
installation de Panda
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
planta de Panda
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
φυτό Panda
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
planta Panda
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Panda roślin
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Panda herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Widow's-thrill
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Kalanchoeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sedoideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Panda Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Panda Plant? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Panda Plant. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Panda Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Panda Plant 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 Panda Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Panda Plant
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Panda Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Panda Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Panda Plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Panda Plant is Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Panda Plant is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Panda Plant Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Panda Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Panda Plant height is 45.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Panda Plant are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Panda Plant flower color: Yellow green
- Panda Plant leaf color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Panda Plant
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Panda Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Panda Plant 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 Panda Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.