Allium paradoxum aka Few Flowered Garlic

Taxonomy ID: 8851

Common names

Few Flowered Garlic, Few Flower Garlic, Few Flower Leek

More information about Few Flowered Garlic

What is the region of origin of Few Flowered Garlic

Few Flowered Garlic’s native range is the Northern Hemisphere, South America, and Africa.

What are the water needs for Few Flowered Garlic

Few Flowered Garlic should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

What is the right soil for Few Flowered Garlic

Few Flowered Garlic loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

What's the right humidity for Few Flowered Garlic

No additional humidity is required for the Few Flowered Garlic. Plants take in most of their water through their roots, not their leaves, therefore, watering the soil is the most effective way to supply humidity to your plants.

How to fertilize Few Flowered Garlic

Repotting the Few Flowered Garlic is necessary either when it has doubled in size or once every year, whichever happens first. With fresh potting soil replenished annually, the plant will receive all the necessary nutrients, rendering the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that the source of a plant's energy is the sun, not fertilizer.

Is Few Flowered Garlic toxic to humans/pets?

The toxicity level of this plant has not been officially confirmed by Ploi. If there is a possibility of ingestion of plant material with an uncertain toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is advisable to seek the assistance of a medical professional.

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