Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Red, Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Cordate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
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
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Rash, Swelling
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
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Paprika Pepper
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Paprika -Pfeffer
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Paprika Pepper
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Pimentón pimienta
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
πάπρικα πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Paprika pimenta
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Papryka Papryka
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Paprika Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Paprika Pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Paprika Pepper? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Paprika Pepper. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Paprika Pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Paprika Pepper
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Paprika Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Paprika Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Paprika Pepper season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Paprika Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Paprika Pepper is Neutral.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Paprika Pepper Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Paprika Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Paprika Pepper are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Paprika Pepper flower color: White
- Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Paprika Pepper
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Paprika Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.