Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
China, India, Nepal
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
13-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
miniature orchid
In German
Phlox
miniature orchid
In Portuguese
Phlox
miniature orchid
In Polish
Phlox
miniature orchid
In Latin
Phlox
miniature orchid
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Miniature Orchid
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Miniature Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Miniature Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Miniature Orchid season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available.
Garden Phlox and Miniature Orchid Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Miniature Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Miniature Orchid are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
- Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Miniature Orchid
Care of Garden Phlox and Miniature Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.