How to tend a Allium nigrum

Also known as: Canidia magica (L.) Salisb., Kalabotis nigrum (L.) Raf., Ophioscorodon magicus (L.) Wallr., Ornithogalum afrum Zucc., Allium afrum (Zucc.) Kunth, Allium bauerianum Baker, Allium littoreum G.Don, Allium magicum L., Allium nigrum Sm., Allium odorum Ten., Allium paniculatum Viv., Allium paucibulbosum (Haw.) Steud., Allium nigrum f. roseum Maire, Allium nigrum f. album Maire, Allium cyrilli var. magicum (L.) Nyman, Molium paucibulbosum Haw., Molium nigrum (L.) Haw., Caloscordum nigrum (L.) Banfi & Galasso

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 white
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