Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Australia
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Cold Regions, Moist Soils, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-13
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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Costapalmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing
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
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
LIVISTONA decipiens
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Fountain Palm, Ribbon Palm
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
Ribbon Palm
In German
Phlox
Ribbon Palm
In French
Phlox
Ribbon Palm
In Spanish
Phlox
Ribbon Palm
In Greek
Phlox
Ribbon Palm
In Portuguese
Phlox
Ribbon Palm
In Polish
Phlox
Ribbon Palm
In Latin
Phlox
Ribbon Palm
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Corypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Ribbon Palm
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Ribbon Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Ribbon Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Ribbon Palm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ribbon Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ribbon Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Ribbon Palm Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Ribbon Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Ribbon Palm height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Ribbon Palm are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Ribbon Palm flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Ribbon Palm leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Ribbon Palm
Care of Garden Phlox and Ribbon Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ribbon 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 Ribbon Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.