Coastal Society Garlic Plant Care
Tulbaghia maritima Vosa
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Tulbaghia maritima is a geophyte belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. The species is endemic to the Eastern Cape and occurs from Nature's Valley to the Gamtoos River Estuary.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Coastal Society Garlic?
Water Coastal Society Garlic every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Coastal Society Garlic Native To?
What Is the Coastal Society Garlic?
Coastal Society Garlic (Tulbaghia maritima) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Tulbaghia genus. Coastal Society Garlic is native to the Eastern Cape and occurs from Nature's Valley to the Gamtoos River Estuary.
Coastal Society Garlic displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Coastal Society Garlic produces clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Coastal Society Garlic?
Tulbaghia maritima requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Coastal Society Garlic Need?
Coastal Society Garlic thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Coastal Society Garlic Prefer?
Tulbaghia maritima grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Coastal Society Garlic prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Coastal Society Garlic?
Well-draining sandy loam with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Coastal Society Garlic to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Coastal Society Garlic?
Feed Coastal Society Garlic every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Coastal Society Garlic?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Coastal Society Garlic?
Coastal Society Garlic can be propagated through division of clumps, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to wild garlic plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Coastal Society Garlic Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Coastal Society Garlic, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Coastal Society Garlic?
Coastal Society Garlic is susceptible to aphids, thrips, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Coastal Society Garlic Need?
Coastal Society Garlic grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Coastal Society Garlic is native to the Eastern Cape and occurs from Nature's Valley to the Gamtoos River Estuary. In cooler regions, grow Coastal Society Garlic as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Coastal Society Garlic is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Tulbaghia genus — compare its care with other Tulbaghia species on PlantoScan.
Tulbaghia is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Coastal Society Garlic thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Tulbaghia Species
Other Tulbaghia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tulbaghia maritima Vosa, family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Herbertia 65: 61 (2011 publ. 2012)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Coastal Society Garlic, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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