Dog Flower Plants or Antirrhinum is a genus of plants commonly known as dragon flowers or snapdragons because of the flowers’ fancied resemblance to the face of a dragon that opens and closes its mouth when laterally squeezed. They are native to rocky areas of Europe, the United States, and North Africa.

Benefits of Dog Flower Plant

Ornamental Beauty :

The Dog Flower flowering plant comes in many vibrant shades like white, purple, and pink and will instantly add a pop of color to your home garden.

Attract Pollinators :

The blooms of the Dog Flower plant attract many pollinating insects such as butterflies, bees, and more. Pollination is very important to promote biodiversity.

Low Maintenance :

The flowers are very easy to care for and thrive well in tropical and subtropical countries such as India. However, the plant requires thorough watering and frequent pruning sometimes to help in its healthy growth.

Long Bloom Period

The flowers of the Dog Flower plants have a long bloom period, ensuring a consistent source of color and beauty through the growing season.

Care Tips for Dog Flower Plant

Watering :

The soil for the Dog Flower plant must be kept moist, especially during the growing season. Water plants consistently, but avoid water-logging.

Light :

The Dog Flower plant loves bright sunlight for at least 6-7 hours a day.

Placement :

Dog Flower is an outdoor plant. It should be kept in an area receiving bright sunlight. 

Fertilization :

To Fertilize -  Add nitrogen and phosphorus to the Dog Flower Plant to maintain good plant growth. You can also add dry banana peels as they are a rich source of nitrogen. You can also use Vermicompost every 2 weeks.

Ideal Soil Mix :

Dog Flower plants prefer acidic soil. Use cow dung as part of your soil mix as it will make the soil acidic. The ideal soil mix for this plant should be, Garden Soil (35%) + Cocopeat (30%) + Vermicompost (30%) + Neem Khali (5%)

Pruning :

Keep pruning the Dog Flower plant to encourage flower growth and give it more spread. 

Pest Control :

Aphids, Thrips, and whiteflies are a big problem for the Dog Flower plant. Keep spraying the plant with neem spray every 2 weeks to help with pest control. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Dog Flower Plant

1. What is the Snapdragon Flower in India?

Antirrhinum majus is also known as Dog Flower. It is also known as snapdragon in other places.

2. Where is the best place to plant snapdragons?

The Dog flower loves the sunlight and must be placed in a location where it receives at least 6-7 hours of sunlight. 

3. How often should I water my Dog Flower plant?

Check to see if the topmost layer of the soil is completely dry, and water accordingly.

4. Where can I buy Dog Flower plants? 

Head over to Urvann, India’s favorite online nursery, and browse from their extensive collection of plants.

5. Can I grow Dog Flower in cold climates?

Dog Flower is an annual plant and thrives with a slight nip in the air. Hence it is a plant of the winter season.

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