Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
South Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
Floodplains, Forest margins, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, Swamps, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Cough, Diabetes, Gout, Kidney problems, Oedema, Rheumatism, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Can be made into a herbal tea, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia
BULBINE frutescens
Common Name
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Bulbine, Cat's Whiskers, Rankkopieva
In Hindi
Angelonia
Not Available
In German
Angelonia
Katze Whiskers Pflanze
In French
Angelonia
Moustaches usine de Cat
In Spanish
Angelonia
Bigotes Planta de gato
In Greek
Angelonia
Μουστάκια γάτας Φυτών
In Portuguese
Angelonia
Bigodes Planta de Gato
In Polish
Angelonia
Kocie Wąsy rośliny
In Latin
Angelonia
Cat Whiskers Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Angelonia
Orthosiphon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ocimeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Angelonia and Cats Whiskers
Season and care of Angelonia and Cats Whiskers is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Cats Whiskers Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cats Whiskers season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cats Whiskers is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cats Whiskers is Neutral, Alkaline.
Angelonia and Cats Whiskers Physical Information
Angelonia and Cats Whiskers physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cats Whiskers height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Angelonia and Cats Whiskers are as follows:
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green
Cats Whiskers flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Cats Whiskers leaf color: Green
Care of Angelonia and Cats Whiskers
Care of Angelonia and Cats Whiskers include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Cats Whiskers pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cats Whiskers needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.