About Sand Dollar Cactus and Sugar Apple
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
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
No
Attracts
pollinators
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
सीताफल
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Zuckerapfel
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Pinha
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Cactaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Sugar Apple. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Sugar Apple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sugar Apple
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.