Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Allium sativum Garlic, Allium ursinum Wild Garlic, Allium neapolitanum Daffodil Garlic
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Purple, Light Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Gray 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
Heart-shaped
Narrow Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High-Phosphate Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, High cholestrol, Infections
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARUM italicum
ALLIUM nigrum
Common Name
Italian Arum, Lords-and-Ladies
Black Garlic
In Hindi
इतालवी एरम
Black Garlic Plant
In German
Italienisch Arum
Schwarz Knoblauchpflanze
In French
Arum italienne
Noir Ail Plante
In Spanish
Arum italiana
Planta de ajo negro
In Greek
Ιταλικά Arum
Μαύρο σκόρδο Φυτών
In Portuguese
Arum italiano
Planta alho negro
In Polish
włoski Arum
Czarny Czosnek roślin
In Latin
Italian Arum
Allium nigrum Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Liliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Italian Arum and Black Garlic
Wondering what are the properties of Italian Arum and Black Garlic? We provide you with everything About Italian Arum and Black Garlic. Italian Arum doesn't have thorns and Black Garlic doesn't have thorns. Also Italian Arum does not have fragrant flowers. Italian Arum has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Black Garlic has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Italian Arum and Black Garlic and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Italian Arum and Black Garlic
Season and care of Italian Arum and Black Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Arum and Black Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Arum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Black Garlic season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Arum is Loam and for Black Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Arum is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Garlic is Neutral.
Italian Arum and Black Garlic Physical Information
Italian Arum and Black Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Arum height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Garlic height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Arum and Black Garlic are as follows:
Italian Arum flower color: White, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Italian Arum leaf color: White and Green
Black Garlic flower color: White, Purple, Light Pink and Violet
- Black Garlic leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Italian Arum and Black Garlic
Care of Italian Arum and Black Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Arum pruning is done No pruning needed and Black Garlic pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Italian Arum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.