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Today, I will introduce a super cute flower - Angelonia angustifolia.

Angelonia angustifolia, also known as "angel flower". The flowers of Angelonia angustifolia are small and exquisite, and the colors are bright and colorful. There are pink, purple, white, blue, etc. Each color is super charming. Its petals are very thin, and the stamens are long and thin, dotted in the middle of the flower, adding a touch of playfulness and cuteness. The plant of Angelonia angustifolia is relatively small and generally does not grow particularly tall. It is very suitable to be placed on the balcony, windowsill or in the corner of the garden, bringing a touch of bright color to your small space.

So when does Angelonia angustifolia bloom? Generally speaking, the flowering period of Angelonia angustifolia is from summer to autumn. When the weather gets hot, it starts to bloom. It can bloom from early summer to late autumn. The flowering period is really long!

How should Angelonia angustifolia be maintained daily?

Light: Angelonia angustifolia loves sunlight very much. It must be placed in a place with sufficient light. Places like balconies and windowsills where the sun can shine are very suitable. But when the sun is too strong in summer, you can't let it be exposed to the sun all the time. You can shade it appropriately.

Watering: Watering can't be too casual. Wait until the soil surface is a little dry before watering. When watering, water thoroughly. Don't just water a little bit. That won't work. But don't water too much. Waterlogging can easily cause root rot. 😟

Fertilization: During the growth period, you can fertilize it every once in a while. Compound fertilizers specially for flowers are very good. When fertilizing, pay attention to not having too high a concentration, otherwise the little flowers will be burned.

Pruning: If Angelonia angustifolia grows too luxuriantly or there are some withered flowers and leaves, we have to prune it. Cut off those bad parts so that it can grow better and the flowers can bloom more beautifully.

There are also some precautions for maintaining Angelonia angustifolia.

First of all, although Angelonia angustifolia likes sunlight, when you just buy it back, you can't put it in the big sun immediately. Let it adapt to the new environment first.

Also, pay attention to keeping warm in winter. If the temperature is too low, Angelonia angustifolia may be frostbitten. You can move it to a warmer place indoors.

If pests and diseases are found, they must be dealt with in time. You can buy some special pesticides to spray and drive away those little bugs.