Also known as Chinese Chives · Chinese Leek · Nirá (pt)
Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum) are a perennial herb with flat, edible leaves and a mild garlic flavor. They are easy to grow and bloom with attractive white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of sunlight daily but tolerates some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 15-25°C. Can tolerate cooler conditions.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed in spring with balanced fertilizer or compost. Light feeding during growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Garlic Chives regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering frequency in cooler months when the plant's growth slows down.
Prune Garlic Chives by harvesting the leaves regularly as needed. Cut the leaves at the base of the plant using clean scissors or a knife.
Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth and prevents the plant from flowering, which can reduce leaf production. Remove any yellow or dead foliage.
Garlic Chives are easily propagated by division. In spring or fall, carefully dig up mature clumps and separate them into smaller sections, ensuring each section has roots and at least a few shoots.
Replant divisions immediately into well-draining soil, watering them well.
Repot Garlic Chives every 2-3 years or when they become root-bound, preferably in spring. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one with good drainage. Use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix.
Water thoroughly after repotting to help settle the soil.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Allium |
| Species | Allium tuberosum |
Similar in genus Allium
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