Easter cactus

Garden Phlox

About Easter cactus and Garden Phlox

Easter cactus

Garden Phlox

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Perennial

Origin

South America, Brazil

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Cactus

Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata

Number of Varieties

30136

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-124-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

16, 17, 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

Prostrate/Trailing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm7.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm5.10 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Magenta, Crimson

Pink, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Pale Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Adequately

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, 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 growing season, fertilize in spring

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

breathing problems

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Antispasmodic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hatiora gaertneri

PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'

Common Name

Whitsun cactus

Garden Phlox

In Hindi

ईस्टर कैक्टस

फ्लॉक्स

In German

Osterkaktus

Phlox

In French

cactus de Pâques

Phlox

In Spanish

cactus de Pascua

Phlox

In Greek

Πάσχα κάκτος

Phlox

In Portuguese

cacto Páscoa

Phlox

In Polish

Wielkanocny kaktus

Phlox

In Latin

Pascha Cactus

Phlox

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Solanales

Family

Cactaceae

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Hatiora

Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhipsalideae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

25136

1 27800

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Properties of Easter cactus and Garden Phlox

Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Garden Phlox? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Garden Phlox. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Garden Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Garden Phlox has allergic reactions like breathing problems. 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 Easter cactus and Garden Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Easter cactus and Garden Phlox

Season and care of Easter cactus and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Easter cactus and Garden Phlox Physical Information

Easter cactus and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Garden Phlox are as follows:

Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green

Care of Easter cactus and Garden Phlox

Care of Easter cactus and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.