Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
India
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
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, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Sword-like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Analgesic
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
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Sansevieria trifasciata
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
नाग संयंत्र
In German
Phlox
Snake plant
In French
Phlox
Snake plant
In Spanish
Phlox
Snake plant
In Portuguese
Phlox
Snake plant
In Polish
Phlox
wąż roślin
In Latin
Phlox
Snake plant
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Snake Plant
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Snake Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Snake Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Snake Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Snake Plant Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Snake Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Snake Plant are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Snake Plant flower color: White
- Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Snake Plant
Care of Garden Phlox and Snake Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.