Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Snapdragon
Breadfruit
In Hindi
snapdragon
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Löwenmaul
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
muflier
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
boca de dragón
árbol del pan
In Greek
snapdragon
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
snapdragon
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
lwia paszcza
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Urticales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Anthurium
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Snapdragon and Breadfruit
Season and care of Snapdragon and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snapdragon and Breadfruit Physical Information
Snapdragon and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Breadfruit are as follows:
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Snapdragon and Breadfruit
Care of Snapdragon and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.