Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Mexico
  
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
  
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
  
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
9-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
10 - 7
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Weeping
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
  
Non Flowering Plant
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Adequately
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Mealybugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Mealybugs
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
  
OTATEA acuminata
  
Common Name
Garden Phlox
  
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
  
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
  
मैक्सिकन बांस
  
In German
Phlox
  
Mexican Bambus
  
In French
Phlox
  
Bamboo mexicaine
  
In Spanish
Phlox
  
bambú mexicana
  
In Greek
Phlox
  
Μεξικού μπαμπού
  
In Portuguese
Phlox
  
Bamboo Mexican
  
In Polish
Phlox
  
Mexican Bamboo
  
In Latin
Phlox
  
Mexicanus Bamboo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Solanales
  
Poales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Otatea
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Mexican Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Garden Phlox and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Garden Phlox and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.