"Antirrhinum," commonly known as snapdragons. Antirrhinum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Plantaginaceae, native to rocky areas of Europe, North America, and North Africa.
Snapdragons are known for their unique, tubular-shaped flowers that resemble a dragon's mouth. These flowers come in a wide range of colors, including pink, red, orange, yellow, and white. They typically bloom in spring and summer and are often used in gardens, borders, and containers to add color and texture.
Antirrhinum plants have lance-shaped leaves and upright stems, and they prefer well-drained soil and full sunlight to partial shade. They are relatively low-maintenance and can attract pollinators like bees and butterflies to the garden.
How to sow the seeds..
40% soil
40% dry cow dung
20% vermicompost
(50% soil and 50% cow dung if vermicompost is not available)
Add these and mix well and remove all the stones and lumps from it.. After filling three quarters of the pan with soil, pour water and keep it wet for 10 minutes..
Leave the seeds in the sun for 10 minutes and then put them on top of the water soaked soil..then spread a small layer of compost and soil mix on top of it (a very small layer).
No water is required for the first three days. After that spray water twice a day. Keep these pots in a place that does not get direct sunlight.. After the seeds germinate and get 4-5 leaves, healthy seedlings can be transplanted to other pots.
The seeds take 14 - 21 days to germinate
Manure and compost are recommended as fertilizers.
