Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Trees
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Desert
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Not Available
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
barrel cactus
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
barrel cactus
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
Phlox Goldmine
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
biznaga
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
cactus Barrel
In Latin
.org Phlox
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Barrel Cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Goldmine Phlox and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Barrel Cactus
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.