Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
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
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
कोको बेर
फ्लॉक्स
In German
coco Plum
Phlox
In French
Coco Plum
Phlox
In Spanish
Coco Plum
Phlox
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
Phlox
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
Phlox
In Polish
coco plum
Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Phlox
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 Coco Plum and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Coco Plum and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coco Plum and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Coco Plum and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Coco Plum and Garden Phlox
Care of Coco Plum and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coco Plum 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.