Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-8
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
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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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.