Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Texas
United States, California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Irregular
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
घाटी ओक
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Tal Eiche
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
valle del roble
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
vale Oak
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Oak vallis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Valley Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Valley Oak? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Valley Oak. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Valley Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Valley Oak 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 Valley Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Valley Oak
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Valley Oak season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Valley Oak Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Valley Oak are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Valley Oak
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.