Twisted Snapdragon Plant Care
Antirrhinum tortuosum Bosc ex Lam.
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Antirrhinum tortuosum is a species of plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is a herbaceous, perennial plant found naturally in the Western Mediterranean.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Twisted Snapdragon?
Water Twisted Snapdragon every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
What Is the Twisted Snapdragon?
Twisted Snapdragon (Antirrhinum tortuosum) belongs to the Plantaginaceae family within the Antirrhinum genus.
Twisted Snapdragon displays an upright, branching perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Twisted Snapdragon produces tubular flowers in various colors like pink, red, yellow, or purple.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Twisted Snapdragon?
Antirrhinum tortuosum requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Twisted Snapdragon Need?
Twisted Snapdragon thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Twisted Snapdragon Prefer?
Antirrhinum tortuosum grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Twisted Snapdragon prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Twisted Snapdragon?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Twisted Snapdragon to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Twisted Snapdragon?
Feed Twisted Snapdragon every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Twisted Snapdragon?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Twisted Snapdragon?
Twisted Snapdragon can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to snapdragon plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Twisted Snapdragon Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Twisted Snapdragon, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Twisted Snapdragon?
Twisted Snapdragon is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Twisted Snapdragon Need?
Twisted Snapdragon grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Twisted Snapdragon as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Twisted Snapdragon is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Antirrhinum genus — compare its care with other Antirrhinum species on PlantoScan.
Antirrhinum is part of the Plantaginaceae plant family — browse all Plantaginaceae genera and species.
Twisted Snapdragon thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Antirrhinum tortuosum Bosc ex Lam., family Plantaginaceae (first published in Encycl. 4: 365 (1797)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Twisted Snapdragon, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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