Water
Water Antirrhinum graniticum moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, especially during dormancy.
In hot, dry weather, more frequent watering may be necessary to maintain soil moisture.
Also known as Boca De Lobo · Spanish Gummy Snapdragon
Antirrhinum graniticum is a species of snapdragon native to Spain and Portugal, found in rocky, granitic soils. It features delicate, often pink to purple flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-drained, sandy, slightly acidic to neutral
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers mild to warm temperatures. Protect from extreme heat and frost.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly with a balanced liquid fertilizer in spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Antirrhinum graniticum moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, especially during dormancy.
In hot, dry weather, more frequent watering may be necessary to maintain soil moisture.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding. Light pruning can be done after the main flowering period to shape the plant and remove any leggy or damaged stems.
Antirrhinum graniticum can be propagated by seed, sown in spring or autumn. Cuttings can also be taken from non-flowering shoots in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist, well-draining medium.
Repot Antirrhinum graniticum when the plant becomes root-bound, typically every 1-2 years. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repot in spring before active growth begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Antirrhinum Graniticum (Antirrhinum graniticum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Antirrhinum |
| Species | Antirrhinum graniticum |
Similar in genus Antirrhinum
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