Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Rosette
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs very little 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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
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
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
ALOE polyphylla
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
kroonaalwyn
lekhala kharetsa
spiral aloe
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
spiral aloe
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Spirale Aloe
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
aloe spirale
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
espiral de aloe
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
σπιράλ αλόη
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
aloe espiral
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
spirala aloesu
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Aloe spiralis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Spiral Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Spiral Aloe? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Spiral Aloe. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Spiral Aloe doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Spiral Aloe
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Spiral Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Spiral Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Spiral Aloe season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Spiral Aloe Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Spiral Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Spiral Aloe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Spiral Aloe are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
- Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Spiral Aloe
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Spiral Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.