Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Morocco
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Linaria vulgaris
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Beans
-
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
LINARIA maroccana
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
Toadflax
In German
Cotyledon
Toadflax
In French
Cotyledon
Toadflax
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Toadflax
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Toadflax
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Linária
In Polish
Liścień
Toadflax
In Latin
Cotyledon
Toadflax
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Crassulaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Linaria
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Toadflax
Season and care of Cotyledon and Toadflax is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Toadflax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toadflax season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Toadflax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Toadflax Physical Information
Cotyledon and Toadflax physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Toadflax are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Toadflax leaf color: Green
Care of Cotyledon and Toadflax
Care of Cotyledon and Toadflax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toadflax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.