Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Allium sativum Garlic, Allium ursinum Wild Garlic, Allium neapolitanum Daffodil Garlic
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas, Well Drained
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Light Pink, Violet
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High-Phosphate Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, High cholestrol, Infections
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALLIUM nigrum
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Black Garlic
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Black Garlic Plant
Chionodoxa
In German
Schwarz Knoblauchpflanze
Chionodoxa
In French
Noir Ail Plante
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Planta de ajo negro
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Μαύρο σκόρδο Φυτών
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Planta alho negro
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Czarny Czosnek roślin
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Allium nigrum Planta
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Not Available
Properties of Black Garlic and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Black Garlic and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Black Garlic and Chionodoxa. Black Garlic doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Black Garlic does not have fragrant flowers. Black Garlic has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Garlic and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Garlic and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Black Garlic and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Black Garlic and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Garlic season is Not Available and Chionodoxa season is Not Available. The type of soil for Black Garlic is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Garlic is Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Garlic and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Black Garlic and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Black Garlic height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Black Garlic and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Black Garlic flower color: White, Purple, Light Pink and Violet
Black Garlic leaf color: Gray Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Black Garlic and Chionodoxa
Care of Black Garlic and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Garlic pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.