How to grow and care for Angelonia angustifolia Benth.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Angelonia angustifolia Benth., Summer snapdragon, Mauve
Angelonia angustifolia Benth. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Angelonia angustifolia Benth.
How often should I water?
check Angelonia angustifolia Benth. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Angelonia angustifolia Benth. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Angelonia angustifolia Benth. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Angelonia angustifolia Benth. at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Angelonia angustifolia Benth. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Angelonia angustifolia Benth. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Plantaginaceae, Genus: Angelonia, Species: Angelonia angustifolia
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
| Habitat | South America |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Angelonia |
| Species | Angelonia angustifolia |
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