Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Baby Pink, White
White
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
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Full Sun
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
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
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
Phlox stansburyi
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Phlox stansbury
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
Phlox stansbury
Cardon
In German
Phlox stansbury
Cardon
In French
Phlox stansbury
Cardon
In Spanish
Phlox stansbury
Cardon
In Greek
Phlox stansbury
Cardon
In Portuguese
Phlox stansbury
Cardon
In Polish
Phlox stansbury
Cardon
In Latin
Phlox stansbury
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Phlox stansbury and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Phlox stansbury and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Phlox stansbury and Cardon. Phlox stansbury doesn't have thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Phlox stansbury does not have fragrant flowers. Phlox stansbury has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Cardon 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 stansbury and Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Phlox stansbury and Cardon
Season and care of Phlox stansbury and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox stansbury and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox stansbury season is Spring and Cardon season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox stansbury is Loam and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Phlox stansbury is Neutral and for Cardon is Not Available.
Phlox stansbury and Cardon Physical Information
Phlox stansbury and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox stansbury height is 30.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Phlox stansbury and Cardon are as follows:
Phlox stansbury flower color: Baby Pink and White
Phlox stansbury leaf color: Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Phlox stansbury and Cardon
Care of Phlox stansbury and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox stansbury pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox stansbury needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.