Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Leaf Blotch
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Red Buckeye
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Red Buckeye
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Red Buckeye. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Red Buckeye season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Red Buckeye
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.