Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
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
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
regal geranium
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Regal Geranie
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
geranium royale
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
geranio regia
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
gerânio régio
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
regal geranium
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Cactaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Unknown
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Regal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Regal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Regal Geranium. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Regal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Regal Geranium 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 Regal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Regal Geranium season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Regal Geranium
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.