Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Mexico
  
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
  
Types
Not available
  
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
  
Fields, Loamy soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Light Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Long Narrow
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry soil, Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Budding, From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry soil, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Nutritive
  
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Bulbs
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Araucaria angustifolia
  
ALLIUM sativum
  
Common Name
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
  
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
  
In Hindi
candelabra
  
लहसुन
  
In German
Kandelaber
  
Knoblauch
  
In French
candélabre
  
Ail
  
In Spanish
Candelabra
  
Ajo
  
In Greek
μανουάλια
  
σκόρδο
  
In Portuguese
Candelabra
  
alho
  
In Polish
świeczniki
  
czosnek
  
In Latin
candelabra
  
allium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Araucariaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Araucaria
  
Allium
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Monocotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lilioideae
  
Season and Care of Candelabra and Garlic
Season and care of Candelabra and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garlic season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelabra is Loam, Sand and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garlic is Neutral.
Candelabra and Garlic Physical Information
Candelabra and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra and Garlic are as follows:
Candelabra flower color: White
Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Candelabra and Garlic
Care of Candelabra and Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.