Allium ursinum aka Wild Garlic

Taxonomy

Allium ursinum, also known as wild garlic, ramsons, cowleekes, cows's leek, buckrams, broad-leaved garlic, wood garlic, bear leek, Eurasian wild garlic or bear's garlic, is a bulbous perennial flowering plant in the amaryllis family Amaryllidaceae. This vigorous and garlic-scented plant forms extensive colonies and has paired, elliptic leaves and erect stems that bear umbels of starry white flowers in late spring. Native to Europe and Asia, it thrives in moist woodlands and is a wild relative of onion and garlic, belonging to the same genus, Allium. There are two recognized subspecies: A. ursinum subsp. ursinum and A. ursinum subsp. ucrainicum. Although occasionally intentionally cultivated, it often becomes a nuisance as it spreads freely by both bulbils and seeds. Ramsons, a super rare houseplant, is an easy-to-grow Allium genus plant native to Europe and Russia. It requires regular watering and thrives in long-lasting, direct light, preferably placed less than 1 foot from a window. Well-draining soil is preferred, and repotting when the plant doubles in size eliminates the need for added fertilizers.

Common names

Wild Garlic, Ramsons, Bear Garlic

How to care for Wild Garlic

Difficulty

With its straightforward care requirements, Wild Garlic is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.

Water

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

Soil

Wild 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.

Toxicity

No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

Humidity

The Wild Garlic does not demand additional humidity levels. Water is mostly absorbed by the roots of plants, rather than their leaves, and the best way to provide humidity to your plants is through watering the soil.

Fertilizer

Once the Wild Garlic has doubled in size or after a year has passed, it should be moved to a new pot. By replacing the soil with fresh potting soil containing all the vital nutrients, your plant will receive all the sustenance it needs, negating the requirement for fertilizer. It's important to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Growth-pattern

New growth will sprout from the top of the Wild Garlic as it grows vertically.

Region of origin

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


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