Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
  
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
  
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Weeping
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
  
Pink, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Adequately
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Aging, Antispasmodic
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
  
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
  
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
  
Garden Phlox
  
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
  
फ्लॉक्स
  
In German
Orchid cactus
  
Phlox
  
In French
Cactus Orchid
  
Phlox
  
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
  
Phlox
  
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
  
Phlox
  
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
  
Phlox
  
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
  
Phlox
  
In Latin
Orchid cactus
  
Phlox
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Embryophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Polemoniaceae
  
Genus
Disocactus
  
Phlox
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Hylocereeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Garden Phlox
Care of Orchid Cactus and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.