Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
Cat palm, Date palm, Old Man palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
gardens, Grassland
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
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bugs, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Blurred vision, Diarrhea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
BEAUCARNEA recurvata
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Bottle Palm, Ponytail Palm
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
Ponytail Palm
In German
Phlox
Pferdeschwanz Palm
In French
Phlox
Ponytail Palm
In Spanish
Phlox
Cola de caballo de palma
In Greek
Phlox
αλογοουρά παλάμη
In Portuguese
Phlox
rabo- de palma
In Polish
Phlox
kucyk palmowy
In Latin
Phlox
ponytail palmarum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Ponytail Palm
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Ponytail Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Ponytail Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Ponytail Palm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ponytail Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponytail Palm is Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Ponytail Palm Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Ponytail Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Ponytail Palm height is 457.20 cm and width 365.76 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Ponytail Palm are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Ponytail Palm flower color: Ivory
- Ponytail Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Ponytail Palm
Care of Garden Phlox and Ponytail Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ponytail Palm pruning is done 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 Ponytail Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.