Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Rich Woods
Not Available
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, 15, 16, 17
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Orange, Salmon
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Phlox condensata
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Phlox condensata
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
Phlox condensata
Cleistocactus
In German
Phlox condensata
Cleistocactus
In French
Phlox condensata
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Phlox condensata
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Phlox condensata
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Phlox condensata
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Phlox condensata
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Phlox condensata
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Phlox
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox condensata and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Phlox condensata and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox condensata and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox condensata season is Spring and Cleistocactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox condensata is Loam and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox condensata is Neutral and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox condensata and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Phlox condensata and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox condensata height is 7.50 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox condensata and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Phlox condensata flower color: White
Phlox condensata leaf color: Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Phlox condensata and Cleistocactus
Care of Phlox condensata and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox condensata pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox condensata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.