Tulbaghia leucantha
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A semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial with basal rosettes of narrow, grass-like leaves to 40cm long, with a scent similar to garlic. Produces clusters of small flowers, with greenish-white petals and fleshy orange coronas, on upright stems in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Tulbaghia leucantha (Tulbaghia leucantha)
- Genus
- Tulbaghia
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Tulbaghia leucantha
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Tulbaghia leucantha
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Tulbaghia leucantha care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingIn mild, frost free areas, grow outdoors in moderately fertile, well drained soil in full sun. In colder areas grow under glass, or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter, in well-drained, loam-based compost in full light. Water freely when in growth, reduce water when in flower and keep almost dry when dormant
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse whitefly
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