Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Cactus
Origin
Mexico, Texas
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
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
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Never Over-water
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
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.