Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Texas
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs small amount of 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
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
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
pollinators
Insects, Silkworms
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen, Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
MORUS alba
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
White Mulberry
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
सफेद शहतूत
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Weiß Mulberry
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Mûrier blanc
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
White Mulberry
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Λευκή Μουριά
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Branco Mulberry
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Biały Mulberry
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Morus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Cactaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and White Mulberry
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and White Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and White Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and White Mulberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sand Dollar Cactus and White Mulberry Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and White Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas White Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and White Mulberry are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
- White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and White Mulberry
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and White Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Mulberry 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 White Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.