Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Buddha's Hand
Tree
फ्लॉक्स
In German
Buddhas Hand
Baum
Phlox
In French
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
Phlox
In Spanish
Mano de Buda
Árbol
Phlox
In Greek
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
Phlox
In Portuguese
Mão de Buda
Árvore
Phlox
In Polish
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
Phlox
In Latin
Buddha manus
Arbor
Phlox
Phylum
Not Available
Spermatophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Buddha's Hand and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Buddha's Hand and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Hand and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Buddha's Hand and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Buddha's Hand and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Hand and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Buddha's Hand and Garden Phlox
Care of Buddha's Hand and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.