Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Trees
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Mexico
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
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
Long linear and narrow
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, 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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
Orchid cactus
In French
Phlox Goldmine
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
cactus orquídea
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
.org Phlox
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Orchid Cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Goldmine Phlox and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Orchid Cactus
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.