Plant Care Antirrhinum Majus

Antirrhinum Majus

4.9 out of 5 (8 experiences)

Antirrhinum Majus has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Antirrhinum Majus has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily

About Antirrhinum Majus

A well-known garden favorite. Short-lived tender perennial, grown as annual. Moist, rich, well-drained soil in full to part sun. Many color combinations, good in mass plantings, both tall and shorter cultivars available.

Taxonomy

Antirrhinum majus
Antirrhinum
Plantaginaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

Common Snapdragon, Common Snapdragon and Garden Snapdragon

How to care for Antirrhinum Majus

💦 Water

How often to water your Antirrhinum Majus

Water needs for Antirrhinum Majus
0.5 cups
every 9

Antirrhinum Majus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Antirrhinum Majus

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Snapdragon in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Antirrhinum Majus: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Antirrhinum Majus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Antirrhinum Majus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Antirrhinum Majus in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Antirrhinum Majus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Antirrhinum Majus: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Antirrhinum Majus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Antirrhinum Majus is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Common Snapdragon →

Common Common Snapdragon Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Antirrhinum Majus prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Common Snapdragon Water Frequency →

Common Snapdragon Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Antirrhinum Majus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Snapdragon Light Requirements →

Common Snapdragon Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Antirrhinum Majus is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Antirrhinum Majus does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Common Snapdragon →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Snapdragon →


💩 Fertilizer

Antirrhinum Majus should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Common Snapdragon →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Antirrhinum Majus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Snapdragon Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Antirrhinum Majus

Antirrhinum Majus

Antirrhinum Majus


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Antirrhinum Majus has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 8
Antirrhinum Majus has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 8
Antirrhinum Majus has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 7
Antirrhinum Majus has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 3
Antirrhinum Majus has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 2
Antirrhinum Majus has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 1
@motherofplants avatar
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leaf-1 98 Plants
xp 10,518 XP
globe Carlsbad, CA
12/16/2021

Super fast grower + constantly blooming. Survived summer heat, the occasional “opps - forgot to water” and some ravenous caterpillars like it was nothing! Just kept bouncing back. A very rewarding and forgiving plant 💚

Fast grower Fast grower
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor
@oceansleeper avatar
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leaf-1 2 Plants
xp 98 XP
globe Stockton, CA
05/31/2021

Gorgeous colors! 🧡💛💜💙💚❤️

Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor
Pest magnet Pest magnet
Fast grower Fast grower
@Natalieellen33 avatar
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leaf-1 10 Plants
xp 274 XP
globe Elizabethtown, KY
05/17/2021

Loveeee

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily Blooms easily

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