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About Flamingo Flower and Garden Phlox


About Garden Phlox and Flamingo Flower


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Perennial   

Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada   

Types
Not Available   
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
136   
34

Habitat
gardens, Near ponds   
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21   

Habit
Not Available   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
15.20 cm   
99+
7.60 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
5.10 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Pink, Violet   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Oblong   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry   
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Adequately   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale   
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Cottage Garden   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Aging, Antispasmodic   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Leaves   

Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical   
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum   
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'   

Common Name
Flamingo Flower   
Garden Phlox   

In Hindi
राजहंस फूल   
फ्लॉक्स   

In German
Flamingoblume   
Phlox   

In French
flamant rose fleur   
Phlox   

In Spanish
flamenco flor   
Phlox   

In Greek
Flamingo λουλούδι   
Phlox   

In Portuguese
flamingo flor   
Phlox   

In Polish
flamingo kwiat   
Phlox   

In Latin
flos Flamingo   
Phlox   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Spermatophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Alismatales   
Solanales   

Family
Araceae   
Polemoniaceae   

Genus
Anthurium   
Phlox   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
1000   
20
136   
99+

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Properties of Flamingo Flower and Garden Phlox

Wondering what are the properties of Flamingo Flower and Garden Phlox? We provide you with everything About Flamingo Flower and Garden Phlox. Flamingo Flower doesn't have thorns and Garden Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Flamingo Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Flamingo Flower has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Garden Phlox has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Flamingo Flower and Garden Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Flamingo Flower and Garden Phlox

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

Flamingo Flower and Garden Phlox Physical Information

Flamingo Flower and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Flamingo Flower and Garden Phlox are as follows:

Care of Flamingo Flower and Garden Phlox

Care of Flamingo Flower and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flamingo Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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