Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South Africa
Mexico
Types
Not Available
lucky clover is a type of clover
Habitat
Tropical regions, Well Drained, Wet forest
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow green, Magenta, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Chocolate
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
Long Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Adequately
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antidepressant, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditionally considered as lucky plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TULBAGHIA violacea
OXALIS tetraphylla
Common Name
Society Garlic
Four-leaved Pink Sorrel, Goodluck Plant, Lucky Clover, Mexican Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
लहसुन
Lucky Clover
In German
Knoblauch
Glücksklee
In French
Ail
trèfle porte-bonheur
In Spanish
Ajo
trébol de la suerte
In Greek
σκόρδο
τυχερό τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
alho
trevo da sorte
In Polish
czosnek
lucky koniczyny
In Latin
allium
felix Trifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Faboideae
Properties of Society Garlic and Lucky Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Society Garlic and Lucky Clover? We provide you with everything About Society Garlic and Lucky Clover. Society Garlic doesn't have thorns and Lucky Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Society Garlic does not have fragrant flowers. Society Garlic has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Pain and fatigue and Lucky Clover has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Pain and fatigue. 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 Society Garlic and Lucky Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Society Garlic and Lucky Clover
Season and care of Society Garlic and Lucky Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Society Garlic and Lucky Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Society Garlic season is Summer and Lucky Clover season is Summer. The type of soil for Society Garlic is Loamy, Well drained and for Lucky Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Society Garlic is Neutral and for Lucky Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Society Garlic and Lucky Clover Physical Information
Society Garlic and Lucky Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Society Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm whereas Lucky Clover height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Society Garlic and Lucky Clover are as follows:
Society Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Society Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Lucky Clover flower color: Yellow green, Magenta and Fuchsia
- Lucky Clover leaf color: Green, Light Green and Chocolate
Care of Society Garlic and Lucky Clover
Care of Society Garlic and Lucky Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Society Garlic pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Prune ocassionally and Lucky Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Society Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lucky Clover needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.