How to tend a Tulbaghia violacea

Also known as: Omentaria violacea (Harv.) Kuntze, Tulbaghia violacea var. minor Baker, Tulbaghia violacea var. obtusa Baker, Tulbaghia cepacea var. robustior Kunth, Tulbaghia violacea var. violacea

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, slight shade tolerance

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
South Africa
Category
Amaryllidaceae, Tulbaghia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-July
Flower colors
purple
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