Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Trees
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
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
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
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
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
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
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
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Osterkaktus
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
cactus de Pâques
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
.org Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Easter cactus and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Easter cactus and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is 25.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Easter cactus and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Easter cactus and Goldmine 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 Goldmine 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.