Transform your garden with the fragrant and visually striking Garlic Vine Flowering Creeper Live Plant 🌸. Scientifically known as Mansoa alliacea, this tropical flowering vine is commonly called Garlic Creeper, Purple Garlic Vine, or Wild Garlic. Known for its lush foliage, trumpet-shaped violet-purple blooms, and faint garlic aroma when leaves are crushed, this plant is a gardener’s favorite for fences, balconies, and trellises. This dwarf, hybrid variety is easy to grow and perfect for ornamental and natural screening purposes.
Type of Plant: Live Flowering Creeper – Mansoa alliacea (Garlic Vine)
Germination Time: Not applicable (Live Plant)
Hours of Sunlight Needed: Partial to Full Sunlight (4–6 hours daily)
Where to Grow: Balcony, outdoor garden, fences, pergolas, terrace
Growing Season: Grows year-round; peak blooming in monsoon & winter
Seed/Planting Depth: Plant root ball 3–4 inches below soil level
Ideal Climate: Tropical & subtropical; loves humid, warm weather
Bloom/Plant Height: Climbing vine – reaches 6 to 10 feet with support
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: Enrich with compost or vermicompost every 30 days
Life Span: Perennial; long-lasting with minimal care
Ideal Growing Temperature: 20°C to 32°C
Blooming Time: Monsoon to winter with heavy flushes of purple flowers
Maintenance Required: Low to Moderate
Watering Frequency: Water twice weekly; increase in summer
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 12x12 inch or bigger with vertical support
Garlic Vine thrives in most parts of India. It grows actively during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons, and blooms heavily in early winter. In warmer states, it may produce flowers multiple times a year. This vine enjoys moderate humidity and can grow well in well-drained garden beds or large pots.
Use a large pot (minimum 12–15 inches) with loamy, well-draining soil. Place it near a balcony grill, trellis, or railing. Plant the sapling 3–4 inches deep. Ensure at least 4 hours of sunlight and water regularly. Add compost every 30–40 days. Provide support for vertical climbing.
Preparation: Choose sandy loam soil that retains enough moisture but drains well.
Sowing: Not from seed – plant the sapling or rooted cutting directly in soil.
Watering: Water after planting, then regularly (2–3 times per week).
Germination: Not applicable.
Transplanting: Use gloves if needed. Transplant during early morning or late evening.
Sunlight: 4 to 6 hours daily helps produce vibrant purple blooms.
Soil: Light, airy, well-draining soil is best.
Fertilization: Use organic flower fertilizer monthly.
Pruning: Light pruning after blooms encourages more flowers and maintains shape.
Support & Spacing: Provide vertical support; space 2–3 feet apart if planting more.
Pest Control: Generally pest-free; neem oil helps prevent minor infestations.
Disease Prevention: Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
Mulching: Apply dry leaves or compost mulch to retain soil moisture.
Harvesting: Not applicable – ornamental use only.
The Garlic Vine (Mansoa alliacea) is named after its mild garlic scent when its leaves or stems are crushed. This vine doesn’t just add lush green foliage and lavender-purple blooms, but also acts as a natural air purifier and supports biodiversity by attracting bees and butterflies 🐝🦋. A fast-growing, evergreen, ornamental creeper, it’s ideal for gardeners who want beautiful flowering without intensive maintenance. It’s also known for mild herbal medicinal uses.
Beautiful Flower Clusters: Produces trumpet-shaped purple flowers in bunches
Mild Garlic Aroma: Fragrance from crushed leaves helps repel pests
Ornamental: Ideal for garden borders, trellises, pergolas, balconies
Medicinal Use: Traditionally used in herbal medicine
Natural Screening: Dense growth makes it ideal for privacy or fencing
Avoid planting in heavy clay or waterlogged areas.
Ensure proper sunlight – it may not flower in full shade.
Do not overwater, especially during winter.
Train early onto trellis or wire for better structure.
Prune after every flowering cycle to encourage fresh growth.
Problem: Yellowing Leaves
Solution: Check for overwatering or poor drainage. Reduce watering and add compost.
Problem: No Flowers
Solution: Increase sunlight exposure; apply phosphorus-rich fertilizer.
Problem: Vine not climbing
Solution: Provide adequate support like netting or wires.
Problem: Leaves drying or curling
Solution: Protect from harsh noon sun in peak summer; mulch the base.
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Q1: Is Garlic Vine suitable for Indian climate?
Yes, it grows well in tropical and subtropical climates all over India.
Q2: Does it smell like garlic?
Only when leaves are crushed – it releases a mild garlic-like scent.
Q3: Will it flower in pots?
Yes, with good sunlight and regular care, it blooms well in large pots.
Q4: How long does it take to flower?
Usually blooms within 6–8 months after planting, depending on care and season.
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