Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
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
Primary Rainforest, Riverbanks, subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green, Ivory
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular and deeply palmately-lobed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
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
Antidiabetic, Asthma
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Latex, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in making tea, Used in pies, cakes
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CECROPIA palmata
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Snakewood Tree
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Snakewood Tree
फ्लॉक्स
In German
Schlangenholz -Baum
Phlox
In French
Amourette Arbre
Phlox
In Spanish
Árbol de madera de serpiente
Phlox
In Greek
Snakewood Tree
Phlox
In Portuguese
Snakewood Tree
Phlox
In Polish
Snakewood Tree
Phlox
In Latin
Snakewood Tree
Phlox
Phylum
Angiosperms
Spermatophyta
Class
Eudicotyledoneae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Urticaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Snakewood Tree and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Snakewood Tree and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Snakewood Tree and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snakewood Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snakewood Tree is Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snakewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snakewood Tree and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Snakewood Tree and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Snakewood Tree height is 850.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Snakewood Tree and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Snakewood Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Green and Ivory
Snakewood Tree leaf color: Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Snakewood Tree and Garden Phlox
Care of Snakewood Tree and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snakewood Tree 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 Snakewood Tree 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.