How to grow snapdragon so that it blooms out of the pot?

Snapdragon is also called dragon head flower, lion flower, dragon mouth flower, foreign colorful bird, etc. It has bright colors, high ornamental value and is very popular. So how do you grow snapdragon so that it blooms out of the pot? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Loose soil

To grow snapdragons in potted plants , you first need to use soil. When using soil, you need to prepare a soil that is suitable for its growth. The soil needs to be fertile and well-drained. You can use humus soil and river sand to mix it, which can make the snapdragon roots healthy and grow well.

2. Adequate lighting

When cultivating snapdragon, it should be placed in a location with good sunlight for maintenance. It likes to grow in places with sufficient sunlight, so that it will bloom more during the flowering period, and the flowers will be bright and beautiful. However, it is afraid of the heat, so it needs to be shaded in summer to avoid sunburn.

3. Water at the right time

Snapdragons have a certain degree of drought tolerance and do not like the soil to be too moist or to have water accumulation in the soil. When watering snapdragon, be sure to wait until it is basically dry before watering. Then water it thoroughly until water flows out from the bottom of the pot. Do not water halfway. When snapdragon is blooming, do not let the soil be too moist. If the soil is too moist when snapdragon is blooming, it will easily cause the flowers to fall off.

4. Appropriate fertilization

If you want your snapdragon to grow vigorously and have many bright flowers during the flowering period, you need to fertilize it regularly. In the early stage, you only need to apply nitrogen fertilizer 1 to 2 times every month to promote its growth. When buds and flowers form, you need to stop applying nitrogen fertilizer and mainly apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

5. Good ventilation

The environment for maintaining snapdragons must be well ventilated. If the ventilation is not good, snapdragons are prone to diseases and pests such as stem rot. If the disease is found, if it is minor, you can spray the snapdragon plants with a solution of thiophanate-methyl. If the pest is minor, you can spray the plants with a solution of white vinegar and detergent. If the pest is serious, you can spray the plants with a solution of Flower Protector.

6. Pay attention to the temperature

When caring for snapdragon, if the temperature is too high, you must provide shade. The most suitable growth temperature for it is 12-20℃, but after the flowering period, you must pay more attention to the surrounding temperature and try to keep it at 15-16℃. You must also replenish water in time, and it will bloom better and faster.

That’s it