Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires 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
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Quercus
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Quercus
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Quercus
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Quercus
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Quercus
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Quercus
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Quercus
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
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
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Water Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Water Oak? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Water Oak. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Water Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Water 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 Water Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Water Oak
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Water Oak season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Water Oak Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Water Oak are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Water Oak
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.