Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America
North America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
fall phlox
Igel Kaktus
In French
Fall Phlox
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Fall Phlox
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Fall Phlox
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Phlox cadent
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Echinopsis
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Echinopsis season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fall Phlox and Echinopsis Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Echinopsis are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Fall Phlox and Echinopsis
Care of Fall Phlox and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.