Plant Care German Garlic

German Garlic

Also known as

Allium acutangulum, Allium acutangulum montanum, Allium acutangulum petraeum, Allium ancipiticaule, Allium angulosum montanum, Allium calcareum, Allium fallax, Allium fallax montanum, Allium fallens, Allium leptophyllum, Allium montanum leptophyllum, Allium montanum lusitanicum, Allium montanum subbulbiliferum, Allium schoenoprasum lusitanicum, Allium senescens, Allium senescens calcareum, Allium senescens montanum and Allium spirale

Taxonomy

Allium lusitanicum
Allium
Amaryllidaceae
Asparagales

How to care for German Garlic

💦 Water

How often to water your German Garlic

Water needs for German Garlic
0.5 cups
every 9

German Garlic needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for German Garlic in your home

Light needs and placement for plant German Garlic: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

German Garlic love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

German Garlic does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of German Garlic in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize German Garlic

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for German Garlic: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your German Garlic after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

German Garlic prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

German Garlic requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


💨 Humidity

German Garlic doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.


🪴 Soil

German Garlic does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!


💩 Fertilizer

German Garlic should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌎 Native Region

German Garlic is native to the Northern Hemisphere, South America, and Africa.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for German Garlic

German Garlic


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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