Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
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, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
fungus, Insects, Red 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
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
Erysimum capitatum
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Sanddune Wallflower, Western Wallflower, Prairie Rocket
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
रेत टिब्बा Wallflower
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Sanddüne Wallflower
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Sable Dune Wallflower
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Duna de arena Wallflower
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Sand Dune Wallflower
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Duna Wallflower
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Wydma Wallflower
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Sand Dune Wallflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Erysimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sanddune Wallflower
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sanddune Wallflower? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Sanddune Wallflower. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Sanddune Wallflower doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sanddune Wallflower 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 Sanddune Wallflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sanddune Wallflower
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sanddune Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Sanddune Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Sanddune Wallflower season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Sanddune Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Sanddune Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Sanddune Wallflower Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Sanddune Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sanddune Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sanddune Wallflower are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Sanddune Wallflower flower color: Light Yellow
- Sanddune Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sanddune Wallflower
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sanddune Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sanddune Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sanddune Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.