Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
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
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Fields, Waste areas
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Lambkin'
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Christmas Melon, Piel de Sapo
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Piel de sapo
फ्लॉक्स
In German
Piel de sapo
Phlox
In French
Piel de sapo
Phlox
In Spanish
Piel de sapo
Phlox
In Greek
Piel de sapo
Phlox
In Portuguese
Piel de sapo
Phlox
In Polish
Piel de sapo
Phlox
In Latin
Piel de sapo
Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Benincaseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Piel de Sapo and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Piel de Sapo and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Piel de Sapo and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Piel de Sapo season is Summer and Fall and Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Piel de Sapo is Loam and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Piel de Sapo is Neutral and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Piel de Sapo and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Piel de Sapo and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Piel de Sapo height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Piel de Sapo and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Piel de Sapo flower color: Yellow
Piel de Sapo leaf color: Green and Light Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Piel de Sapo and Garden Phlox
Care of Piel de Sapo and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Piel de Sapo 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 Piel de Sapo 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.