Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
South America
Types
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Gold
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLIUM vineale
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Wild Garlic
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
लहसुन
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Knoblauch
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Ail
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Ajo
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
σκόρδο
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
alho
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
czosnek
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
allium
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Mimosoideae
Season and Care of Wild Garlic and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Wild Garlic and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Garlic and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Garlic season is Summer and Powder Puff Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Garlic is Neutral and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Garlic and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Wild Garlic and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Garlic and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Wild Garlic and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Wild Garlic and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.