How much sunlight does my Cleft Phlox need?

Cleft Phlox requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Cleft Phlox?

Cleft Phlox does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Cleft Phlox?

Cleft Phlox should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Cleft Phlox?

Cleft Phlox will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Cleft Phlox be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Cleft Phlox can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Cleft Phlox

Q: Is Cleft Phlox easy to care for?

Cleft Phlox is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Cleft Phlox?

Cleft Phlox prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

cleft phlox and sand phlox

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Phlox bifida

Genus

Phlox

Family

Polemoniaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Cleft Phlox

Water

How often to water your Cleft Phlox

Cleft Phlox needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Cleft Phlox in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Cleft Phlox: 1ft from a window

Cleft Phlox love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Cleft Phlox does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cleft Phlox in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Cleft Phlox

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Cleft Phlox: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cleft Phlox after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Cleft Phlox is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors