Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Unknown
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Snapdragon
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
snapdragon
Alocasia
In German
Löwenmaul
Alocasia
In French
muflier
Alocasia
In Spanish
boca de dragón
Alocasia
In Greek
snapdragon
Alocasia
In Portuguese
snapdragon
Alocasia
In Polish
lwia paszcza
Alocasia
In Latin
snapdragon
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Arales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snapdragon and Kris Plant
Season and care of Snapdragon and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Snapdragon and Kris Plant Physical Information
Snapdragon and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Kris Plant are as follows:
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Snapdragon and Kris Plant
Care of Snapdragon and Kris Plant 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 Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.