Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, scurvy, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Malpighia emarginata
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Acerola Tree
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Acerola Baum
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Acerola Arbre
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Árbol de acerola
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Acerola Δέντρο
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Árvore acerola
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Acerola Drzewo
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Acerola ligno
.org Phlox
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Malpighiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available, Paperveroideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Acerola and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Acerola and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Acerola and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acerola season is Spring and Summer and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Acerola is Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acerola is Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acerola and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Acerola and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Acerola and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Acerola flower color: Pink
Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Acerola and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Acerola and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.