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
Southern Africa
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
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
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
Hoodia
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
Hoodia
In French
Phlox Goldmine
Hoodia
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
Hoodia
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
Hoodia
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
Hoodia
In Latin
.org Phlox
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Gentianales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Asclepiadoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Hoodia
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Hoodia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Goldmine Phlox and Hoodia Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Hoodia are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Hoodia
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.