Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22,23,24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pale Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
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
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Astrophytum asterias
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Sand Dollar Cactus
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Sand Dollar Cactus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Sand Dollar Cactus
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Cacto do dólar de areia
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Sand Dollar Cactus
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Polemonioideae
Properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Wild Blue Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Sand Dollar Cactus and Wild Blue Phlox? We provide you with everything About Sand Dollar Cactus and Wild Blue Phlox. Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns and Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Sand Dollar Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Sand Dollar Cactus and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sand Dollar Cactus season is Not Available and Wild Blue Phlox season is Not Available. The type of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Sand Dollar Cactus and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Sand Dollar Cactus and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sand Dollar Cactus and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Sand Dollar Cactus and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.