Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Sourwood
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Sourwood
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Sourwood
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Sourwood
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Sourwood
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Sourwood
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Sourwood
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Oxydendrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sourwood
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sourwood? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Sourwood. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Sourwood doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sourwood 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 Sourwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sourwood
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Sourwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Sourwood Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sourwood are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sourwood
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.