Dwarf Snapdragon Plant Care

Dwarf Snapdragon (Nanorrhinum scoparium) belongs to the Plantaginaceae family within the Nanorrhinum genus. Dwarf Snapdragon is native to rocky areas of the Canary Islands in the North Atlantic. Dwarf Snapdragon is also known as Baby Snapdragon.

Dwarf Snapdragon displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Dwarf Snapdragon produces tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Dwarf Snapdragon every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Dwarf Snapdragon thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Nanorrhinum scoparium tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F. Dwarf Snapdragon prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Dwarf Snapdragon to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Dwarf Snapdragon every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.

Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Dwarf Snapdragon is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Dwarf Snapdragon can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Dwarf Snapdragon while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Dwarf Snapdragon is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Dwarf Snapdragon can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to kuri snapdragon plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Dwarf 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.

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Dwarf Snapdragon grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Dwarf Snapdragon is native to rocky areas of the Canary Islands in the North Atlantic. In cooler regions, grow Dwarf Snapdragon as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.