Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Dracunculus vulgaris
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
-
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Pink, Light Pink, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Blue 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
Long Linear
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AMORPHOPHALLUS bulbifer
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Voodoo Lily
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In German
Voodoo Lily
Knoblauch
In French
Voodoo Lily
Ail
In Spanish
Voodoo Lily
Ajo
In Greek
βουντού Lily
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Lily Voodoo
alho
In Polish
Voodoo Lily
czosnek
In Latin
Mors lilium
allium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Liliales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Allium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Aroideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Voodoo Lily and Garlic
Season and care of Voodoo Lily and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Voodoo Lily and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Voodoo Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Garlic season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Voodoo Lily is Loam and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Voodoo Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garlic is Neutral.
Voodoo Lily and Garlic Physical Information
Voodoo Lily and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Voodoo Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Voodoo Lily and Garlic are as follows:
Voodoo Lily flower color: Green, Pink, Light Pink and Ivory
Voodoo Lily leaf color:
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Voodoo Lily and Garlic
Care of Voodoo Lily and Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Voodoo Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Garlic pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Voodoo Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.