How to tend a Allium cernuum

Also known as: Allium cernuum f. alba J.K.Henry, Allium cernuum subsp. neomexicanum (Rydb.) Traub & Ownbey, Allium cernuum f. obtusum Cockerell, Allium cernuum var. obtusum (Cockerell) Cockerell, Allium cernuum subsp. obtusum (Cockerell) Traub & Ownbey, Calliprena cernua (Roth) Salisb., Cepa cernua (Roth) Moench, Allium alatum Schreb. ex Roth, Allium allegheniense Small, Allium cernuum var. neomexicanum (Rydb.) J.F.Macbr., Allium neomexicanum Rydb., Allium nutans Schult. & Schult.f., Allium oxyphilum Wherry, Allium recurvatum Rydb., Allium tricorne Poir., Gynodon cernuus (Roth) Raf., Gynodon elliotii Raf., Gynodon rupestris Raf., Allium cernuum var. obtusum (Cockerell) Cockerell

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, avoid high temperature and direct exposure to the sun in summer

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Liliaceae, Allium
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering and fruiting period April-July
Flower colors
Leaf color green, flower color purple
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