🪴 Description:
The Garlic Vine Plant (Mansoa alliacea), also known as Ajos Sacha or Purple Trumpet Vine, is one of the most beautiful and versatile flowering climbers for tropical and subtropical gardens. True to its name, the plant releases a mild garlic aroma when its leaves are crushed, giving it both ornamental and aromatic appeal.
This evergreen vine produces breathtaking clusters of lavender-purple trumpet-shaped blooms that gradually fade to light lilac and finally white, creating a three-tone floral effect. The flowering season is long, often occurring twice a year — once in spring and again in autumn, filling your garden with color and fragrance.
Garlic Vine is a vigorous, fast-growing creeper that can easily climb walls, fences, arches, or pergolas. It’s low-maintenance and resistant to most common pests, making it an ideal choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
🌺 Ideal Placement:
Garden walls, fences & gates
Balcony climbers or trellis
Terrace garden or pergola decoration
Outdoor landscape design
Cottage and farmhouse gardens
🌞 Care Instructions:
Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Water 2–3 times per week in summer.
Soil: Well-drained, nutrient-rich garden soil. Add compost or organic manure monthly.
Fertilizer: Use a balanced NPK fertilizer or organic compost every 20–30 days during growth season.
Pruning: Trim lightly after the flowering season to encourage new shoots.
Propagation: Easily propagated by stem cuttings in spring or early monsoon.
