Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Big Apple, Black Pagoda, Holiday Bells
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
Damp forests, Rainforest, Tropical regions
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
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Striped
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Seedlings
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
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Thoroughly
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial 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
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Southern blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Indoor 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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia
AESCHYNANTHUS 'Hot Flash'
Common Name
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Basket Vine, Hot Flash Lipstick Plant, Lipstick Plant
In Hindi
Angelonia
Lipstick Plant
In German
Angelonia
Lipstick Pflanze
In French
Angelonia
Plante Lipstick
In Spanish
Angelonia
Pintalabios Planta
In Greek
Angelonia
κραγιόν φυτών
In Portuguese
Angelonia
batom Planta
In Polish
Angelonia
szminka roślin
In Latin
Angelonia
Planta lipstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Gesnariaceae
Genus
Angelonia
Aeschynanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Angelonia and Lipstick Plant
Season and care of Angelonia and Lipstick Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Lipstick Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lipstick Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lipstick Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lipstick Plant is Neutral.
Angelonia and Lipstick Plant Physical Information
Angelonia and Lipstick Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lipstick Plant height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Angelonia and Lipstick Plant are as follows:
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green
Lipstick Plant flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Lipstick Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Angelonia and Lipstick Plant
Care of Angelonia and Lipstick Plant 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 Lipstick Plant pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lipstick Plant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.