Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Pink, Hot Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Yellow, Yellow green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oblong
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, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
MALUS domestica 'Pink Pearl'
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Apple, Eating Apple, Pink Pearl Apple
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Tibetan cowslip
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Tibet-Primel
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Kauslip tibétain
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Primula florindae
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Primula florindae
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
cowslip tibetana
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
tybetański cowslip
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Primula florindae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Tibetan cowslip
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Tibetan cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Tibetan cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Tibetan cowslip season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Tibetan cowslip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Tibetan cowslip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Tibetan cowslip Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Tibetan cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tibetan cowslip height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Tibetan cowslip are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Tibetan cowslip flower color: Pink, Hot Pink and Rose
- Tibetan cowslip leaf color: Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Tibetan cowslip
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Tibetan cowslip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tibetan cowslip 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 Tibetan cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.