{"product_id":"tulbaghia-fragrans-5-pot","title":"Tulbaghia Fragrans - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eTulbaghia fragrans (now widely treated as Tulbaghia simmleri) is a small bulbous perennial from South Africa, grown for its showy, dome-shaped umbels of soft pink to mauve flowers that carry a genuine sweet fragrance, unusual for the genus. The strappy, grey-green leaves form a neat clump and release a mild garlic-like scent when bruised, giving rise to the common name sweet or fragrant society garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India it performs best as a container or border plant in cooler northern plains during winter, in hill stations, and in the milder months elsewhere. It is easy to grow, multiplies readily from its bulbs and tolerates a fair amount of neglect once established, making it a rewarding low-maintenance ornamental for fragrance gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmaryllidaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Africa (Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrassy, strap-like grey-green leaves, evergreen in mild climates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink to mauve, occasionally white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate winter to spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubtropical to temperate; suits Indian hill stations and cool-season plains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light afternoon shade; needs bright light for good flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate during active growth; let the top soil dry between waterings and reduce when dormant. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, fertile, free-draining sandy loam enriched with compost; pots need good drainage holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 12-28C; protect from hard frost and intense summer heat above 35C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates low to moderate humidity; dislikes constantly wet, humid conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed monthly with a balanced or low-nitrogen liquid feed during the growing and flowering season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove spent flower stalks and yellowed leaves to keep clumps tidy; no hard pruning needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot or divide every 2-3 years when clumps become crowded, ideally after flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy division of offset bulbs after flowering, or from fresh seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally pest-resistant; watch for mealybugs, aphids and bulb rot in poorly drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaves and flowers are edible to humans with a mild garlic flavour and are regarded as non-toxic; as with garlic-scented plants, keep large quantities away from cats and dogs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fragrant, long-flowering accent for pots, balcony gardens and border edges\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mass-planted as a low edging or rockery plant in cool-season gardens and hill stations\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cut flowers for small posies, prized for their sweet scent\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Leaves and flowers can be used sparingly as a mild garlic-flavoured culinary herb\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In the north Indian plains, grow in pots and enjoy its main flush through the cool winter and spring months; shift containers to bright, sheltered spots and protect from frost. In hill stations it can stay outdoors year-round.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;During hot, humid monsoon and peak summer, move pots to a brighter, airy, rain-sheltered position and cut back on watering to prevent bulb rot. Lift and divide overcrowded clumps after flowering to maintain vigour and increase your stock.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Tulbaghia fragrans flower in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers mainly in the cool season, from late winter into spring, producing rounded clusters of fragrant pink-mauve blooms. Bright light and a cool spell trigger the best flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot on a balcony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is well suited to containers. Use a free-draining potting mix, place it in full sun to bright light, water moderately, and protect it from hard frost and heavy monsoon rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Tulbaghia fragrans safe and is it really garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts leaves smell of garlic and are edible to humans with a mild flavour, and it is regarded as non-toxic. It is not true garlic (Allium), but keep large quantities away from cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51049591505142,"sku":"PLT-TULBAGHIAFRA-P05-NA","price":40.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-plants-tulbaghia-fragrans-sweet-garlic-plant-in-5-inch-13-cm-grower-round-plastic-black-pot-730300.jpg?v=1782712233","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/tulbaghia-fragrans-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}