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Antirrhinum majus (Common Snapdragon , Greater Snapdragon, Snapdragon)

Antirrhinum majus is a flower native to Southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean. For it to grow in the proper conditions, it needs a nuetral soil environment, moderate water and full sunlight.The leaves are evergreen; simple and oblong; alternatively connected to the stem. As for the flowers, they are of different colors and one can be transformed into a mixture colors. They bloom in summer and winter.The plant is used as cut flower, boarders, beds and containers.

 

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  • Arabic Name: تم السمكة

  • Plant type: Groundcover

  • Origin: Southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean

  • Heat Zones: 1 to 12

    Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11

  • Uses: Border Plant, Mass Planting, Container, Cut Flowers / Arrangements

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Fast

    Tree Shape: Round

    Height at Maturity: Less than 0.5 m

    Spread at Maturity: Less than 50 cm

    Time to Ultimate Height: 1 to 2 Years

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  • Foliage

    Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

    Leaf Venation: Nearly Invisible

    Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

    Leaf Type: Simple

    Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm

    Leaf Shape: Oblong

    Leaf Margins: Entire

    Leaf Texture: Glossy, Medium

    Leaf Scent: No Fragance

    Color(growing season): Green

    Color(changing season): Green

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: Yes

    Flower Size Range: 3 - 7

    Flower Type: Spike

    Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

    Flower Scent: Pleasant

    Flower Color: Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple, White, Pink

    Seasons: Summer, Fall

  • Trunk

  • Fruit

    Fruit Type: Capsule

    Fruit Showiness: Yes

    Fruit Size Range: 0 - 1.5

    Fruit Color: Brown

    Seasons: Summer, Fall

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  • Tolerance

    Frost Tolerant: No

    Heat Tolerance: Yes

    Drought Tolerance: No

    Salt Tolerance: Poor

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

    Soil Ph Requirements: Neutral, Alkaline

    Water Requirements: Moderate

    Light Requirements: Full

  • Management

    Toxicity: No

    Invasive Potential: No

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

    Diseases: Wilts, Root rot

    Edible Parts: None

    Pests: Aphids

    Plant Propagation: Seed

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