Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Southern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
14-15
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
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Cuttings, Divison
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Not Available
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, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Common Name
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
In Hindi
Angelonia
Chinese Evergreen
In German
Angelonia
Kolbenfaden
In French
Angelonia
Chinese Evergreen
In Spanish
Angelonia
Chinese Evergreen
In Greek
Angelonia
Chinese Evergreen
In Portuguese
Angelonia
Chinese Evergreen
In Polish
Angelonia
Chinese Evergreen
In Latin
Angelonia
Chinese Evergreen
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Alismatales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Araceae
Genus
Angelonia
Aglaonema
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Aglaonemateae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Angelonia and Chinese Evergreen
Season and care of Angelonia and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Evergreen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angelonia and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information
Angelonia and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Angelonia and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Chinese Evergreen leaf color: Not Available
Care of Angelonia and Chinese Evergreen
Care of Angelonia and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.