Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
rosa Ipe
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Pink Ipe
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Pink Ipe? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Pink Ipe. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Pink Ipe doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Pink Ipe 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 Pink Ipe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Pink Ipe season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Pink Ipe
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.