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