Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
America, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Homesteads, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Cut leaves after fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Phlox subulata
Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum
Common Name
Creeping Phlox
Spath, Peace lilies
In Hindi
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
शांत लिली
In German
kriechend Phlox
peace Lily
In French
phlox rampant
Lily paix
In Spanish
rastrero phlox
Paz Lily
In Greek
υφέρπουσα phlox
ειρήνη Lily
In Portuguese
rastejar phlox
Lily paz
In Polish
pełzanie floks
Peace Lily
In Latin
Phlox serpentium
Pax lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Alismatales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Araceae
Genus
Phlox
Spathiphyllum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Spathiphylleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Monsteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Creeping Phlox and Peace Lily
Season and care of Creeping Phlox and Peace Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Creeping Phlox and Peace Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Creeping Phlox season is Spring and Peace Lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Creeping Phlox is Loam and for Peace Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral and for Peace Lily is Neutral, Alkaline.
Creeping Phlox and Peace Lily Physical Information
Creeping Phlox and Peace Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Peace Lily height is 65.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Creeping Phlox and Peace Lily are as follows:
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Peace Lily flower color: White
- Peace Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Creeping Phlox and Peace Lily
Care of Creeping Phlox and Peace Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer and Peace Lily pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peace Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.