Tulbaghia violacea
Garlic scented ornamental
Habit
Perennial bulb
Height
40–60 cm
Growth
Clumping
Soil
Well-drained soil
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low–moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
South Africa
Climatic Condition
Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10–30
Humidity (%)
40–60
Potting media
Garden soil
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Low
Plant Weight
N/A
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
5.0–7.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.5
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Moderate
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
8-12 Years
Health Benefits
Medicinal
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
60% soil, 40% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Feed every 6 weeks
Common Diseases and Remedies
root rot, bulb rot, leaf spot, rust, aphids, thrips and spider mites
yellowing or browning leaves, wilting, soft or decaying bulbs and roots, brown or black leaf spots, orange or rust-colored pustules, leaf distortion, sticky honeydew and silvery streaking
improve soil drainage and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected foliage, maintain good air circulation and sunlight, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use sulfur or baking-soda spray for rust.
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and bulb rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot, fungicides with propiconazole or mancozeb for rust, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.