Angelonia biflora is a perennial herb 40–60 cm high. It belongs to the genus Angelonia (family Plantaginaceae). Native to Brazil, now widely cultivated and often naturalized throughout tropical Asia and parts of tropical Africa.
Angelonia biflora Care
Angelonia biflora
Other names: Angelonia, Willowleaf Angelon, Angel Mist, Summer Snapdragon, Angel Flower, Purple Pasion
What is the plant
Angelonia is a genus of about 30 species which occur from Mexico to Argentina and is classified in the Plantaginaceae. They are herbaceous plants occurring mainly in arid and semi-arid habitats. Most Angelonia species can be found in Northeastern Brazil in the Seasonally Dry Tropical Forest namely Caatinga. The flowers of Angelonia are highly specialized in regarding to the pollination, because they have hairs in the inner corolla, which produces oils collected by the oil bee pollinators, specially of the genus Centris. Some species are cultivated as ornamental plants for their snapdragon-like flowers, but need warm temperatures and large amounts of sunlight.
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Humidity
Dry
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
11 - 9
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Angelonia plants are tough and will keep on blooming through periods of drought. Water when the top of the soil feels dry. Additional moisture is fine if the plants have good drainage.
Fertilizer
Give the plants a light feeding with 10-5-10 fertilizer once a month, but don’t overdo it. If you give them too much fertilizer, they will produce more foliage and fewer flowers.
Sunlight
Give your angelonia plants a full day of sun to provide the energy plants need to bloom continuously. Plants that don't get at least six hours of direct sunlight will get leggy and will have sparse blooms.
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Soil
Angelonia plants are tolerant of a wide variety of soils, but a soil rich in organic matter will reduce watering and fertilizing chores. Plants need good drainage to prevent root rot.
Temperature
The plant can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures between 20°F and 30°F or -6.7°C and -1.1°C. Angelonia plants love hot summer weather and high humidity.
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