Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter, providing just enough to keep the soil from becoming completely dry.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Sweet Wild Garlic (Tulbaghia natalensis) is an attractive perennial herb native to South Africa, known for its fragrant, star-shaped flowers and edible bulbs.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright light, but tolerates some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures; protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
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 regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter, providing just enough to keep the soil from becoming completely dry.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Trim any yellowing or damaged foliage as needed. Pruning is generally minimal for this species, focusing on maintenance.
Easily propagated from division of clumps in spring. Sow seeds indoors in spring and transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost. Both methods are straightforward and provide good results.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Spring is the ideal time for repotting. Use a well-draining potting mix, typically a blend for bulbs or a general-purpose compost with added grit.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Sweet Wild Garlic (Tulbaghia natalensis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Tulbaghia |
| Species | Tulbaghia natalensis |
Similar in genus Tulbaghia
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