Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Not Available
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
13-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
Phlox amplifolia
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Phlox amplifolia
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
Phlox amplifolia
Schlumbergera
In German
Phlox amplifolia
Schlumbergera
In French
Phlox amplifolia
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
Phlox amplifolia
Schlumbergera
In Greek
Phlox amplifolia
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
Phlox amplifolia
Schlumbergera
In Polish
Phlox amplifolia
Schlumbergera
In Latin
Phlox amplifolia
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Phlox
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Phlox amplifolia and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Phlox amplifolia and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Phlox amplifolia and Schlumbergera. Phlox amplifolia doesn't have thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Phlox amplifolia does not have fragrant flowers. Phlox amplifolia has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Phlox amplifolia and Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Phlox amplifolia and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Phlox amplifolia and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox amplifolia and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox amplifolia season is Spring and Schlumbergera season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox amplifolia is Loam and for Schlumbergera is Not Available while the PH of soil for Phlox amplifolia is Neutral and for Schlumbergera is Not Available.
Phlox amplifolia and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Phlox amplifolia and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox amplifolia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Phlox amplifolia and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Phlox amplifolia flower color: Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum and White
Phlox amplifolia leaf color: Green
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Phlox amplifolia and Schlumbergera
Care of Phlox amplifolia and Schlumbergera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox amplifolia pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox amplifolia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.