Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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 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, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
ANGELONIA angustifolia
Common Name
Alternanthera
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
Angelonia
In German
Alternanthera
Angelonia
In French
Alternanthera
Angelonia
In Spanish
Alternanthera
Angelonia
In Greek
Alternanthera
Angelonia
In Portuguese
Alternanthera
Angelonia
In Polish
Alternanthera
Angelonia
In Latin
Alternanthera
Angelonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Angelonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Alternanthera and Angelonia
Season and care of Alternanthera and Angelonia is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Angelonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angelonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alternanthera and Angelonia Physical Information
Alternanthera and Angelonia physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Angelonia are as follows:
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Angelonia leaf color: Green
Care of Alternanthera and Angelonia
Care of Alternanthera and Angelonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera 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 Alternanthera 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.