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About Goldmine Phlox and Norfolk Island Pine


About Norfolk Island Pine and Goldmine Phlox


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Trees   
Tree   

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
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire   
not available   

Number of Varieties
136   
34
Not Available   

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden   
Subtropical forests   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
9-11   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
11-1   

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, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Pyramidal   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
2,440.00 cm   
14

Minimum Width
Not Available   
460.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Magenta   
Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Needle like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

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   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Tip cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water   
Allow to dry out slightly between watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves   

Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing   

Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker   
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Not Available   

Allergy
Pollen   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover   
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Whole plant, Wood   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Used in Furniture   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'   
ARAUCARIA heterophylla   

Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox   
Norfolk Island Pine   

In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox   
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन   

In German
Goldgrube Phlox   
Norfolk-Insel Pine   

In French
Phlox Goldmine   
Norfolk Île Pine   

In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine   
Norfolk Pine Island   

In Greek
Goldmine Phlox   
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine   

In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine   
Ilha Norfolk Pine   

In Polish
Goldmine Phlox   
Norfolk Pine   

In Latin
.org Phlox   
Insula Norfolk Pinus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Coniferophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Pinopsida   

Order
Solanales   
Pinales   

Family
Polemoniaceae   
Araucariaceae   

Genus
Phlox   
Araucaria   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Phlocideae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Polemonioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
13   
99+

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Properties of Goldmine Phlox and Norfolk Island Pine

Wondering what are the properties of Goldmine Phlox and Norfolk Island Pine? We provide you with everything About Goldmine Phlox and Norfolk Island Pine. Goldmine Phlox doesn't have thorns and Norfolk Island Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Goldmine Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Goldmine Phlox has allergic reactions like Pollen and Norfolk Island Pine has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Goldmine Phlox and Norfolk Island Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Norfolk Island Pine

Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Norfolk Island Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Norfolk Island Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Norfolk Island Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Norfolk Island Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Norfolk Island Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Goldmine Phlox and Norfolk Island Pine Physical Information

Goldmine Phlox and Norfolk Island Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Norfolk Island Pine are as follows:

Care of Goldmine Phlox and Norfolk Island Pine

Care of Goldmine Phlox and Norfolk Island Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Norfolk Island Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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