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About Alstroemeria and Angelonia


About Angelonia and Alstroemeria


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Mexico, Caribbean   

Types
Alstroemeria aurea Alstroemeria aurantiaca Alstroemeria caryophyllacea Alstroemeria haemantha Alstroemeria ligtu Alstroemeria psittacina Alstroemeria pulchella   
Not available   

Number of Varieties
7   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates   
Cultivated Beds, gardens   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10   
9-10   

AHS Heat Zone
12-7   
10-5   

Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Gold   
Purple, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lance shaped   
Long linear and narrow   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought, Heat And Humidity   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting   
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry   
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Heat And Humidity   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Not Available   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
anti-inflammatory   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Flowers   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border   
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'   
ANGELONIA angustifolia   

Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria   
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon   

In Hindi
alstroemeria   
Angelonia   

In German
Alstroemeria   
Angelonia   

In French
Alstroemeria   
Angelonia   

In Spanish
Alstroemeria   
Angelonia   

In Greek
Alstroemeria   
Angelonia   

In Portuguese
Alstroemeria   
Angelonia   

In Polish
Alstroemeria   
Angelonia   

In Latin
Alstroemeria   
Angelonia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Liliales   
Scrophulariales   

Family
Liliaceae   
Scrophulariaceae   

Genus
Alstroemeria   
Angelonia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Alstroemerieae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Bombacoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
50   
99+
30   
99+

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Properties of Alstroemeria and Angelonia

Wondering what are the properties of Alstroemeria and Angelonia? We provide you with everything About Alstroemeria and Angelonia. Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns and Angelonia doesn't have thorns. Also Alstroemeria does not have fragrant flowers. Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Angelonia has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Alstroemeria and Angelonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alstroemeria and Angelonia

Season and care of Alstroemeria and Angelonia is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and Angelonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and Angelonia season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Alstroemeria and Angelonia Physical Information

Alstroemeria and Angelonia physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and Angelonia are as follows:

Care of Alstroemeria and Angelonia

Care of Alstroemeria and Angelonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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