Asarina procumbens aka Trailing Snapdragon

Taxonomy

Asarina procumbens, also known as the trailing snapdragon, is a flowering plant native to France and Spain and introduced in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary. Originally classified in the Scrophulariaceae family, it has now been moved to the Plantaginaceae family. This unique houseplant forms a wide mat of shallowly lobed, sticky rounded leaves and produces pale yellow flowers with deeper yellow markings and purple veins in the throat. Asarina is exclusively an Old World genus, with species from North America now placed in different genera. To thrive, this super rare houseplant requires regular watering and prefers long-lasting, direct light, ideally placed less than 1 foot from a window. It thrives in well-draining soil and can benefit from gentle, organic fertilizer during the peak growing season. Native to Southern Europe, Asarina belongs to the Asarina genus.

Common names

Trailing Snapdragon, Creeping Snapdragon, Asarina

How to care for Trailing Snapdragon

Difficulty

Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can successfully care for Trailing Snapdragon due to its easy-going nature.

Water

Trailing Snapdragon should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Trailing Snapdragon loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Lighting

Trailing Snapdragon thrives in bright and direct sunlight. To ensure your plant receives enough light to survive, place it less than one foot from a window. The current weather in your area may affect the placement in your home. For example, if you live in a region that has longer and more intense periods of sunlight, then you may want to place the plant farther away from the window to avoid direct sunlight and reduce the risk of sunburn. Alternatively, if you live in a region with relatively milder temperatures and less intense sunlight, then you may be able to place the plant closer to the window for increased exposure. Ultimately, the current weather in your area should be taken into consideration when determining the best placement for your Asarina.

Toxicity

The toxicity level of this plant has not been officially confirmed by Ploi. If there is a possibility of ingestion of plant material with an uncertain toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is advisable to seek the assistance of a medical professional.


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