Lassan Bel / Garlic Vine in 4 inch Nursery Bag

Lassan Bel, commonly known as Garlic Vine (Mansoa alliacea), is an ornamental tropical climber prized for its vibrant trumpet-shaped flowers and unique garlic-like aroma.

Benefits

• Medicinal Properties: The plant contains anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant compounds. It is traditionally used to treat arthritis, rheumatism, colds, flu, and respiratory infections.
• Natural Repellent: Its pungent scent helps repel mosquitoes, snakes, and even ticks.
• Culinary Use: Both flowers and leaves are edible and can serve as a garlic substitute in salads, chutneys, or cooked dishes.
• Ornamental Value: The flowers change color as they age—from deep purple to lavender and finally white—often showing three colors simultaneously on one plant.
• Vastu & Traditional Beliefs: In Vastu Shastra, it is believed to bring positive energy and prosperity when planted at home entrances.

Care Instructions:

Lassan Bel is a low-maintenance vine that thrives in tropical and subtropical climates.

• Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 4–6 hours daily) for optimal flowering. It can tolerate partial shade but may produce fewer blooms.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter. A potting mix of 30% sand, 40% compost, and 30% garden soil is recommended for container growth.
• Watering: Water regularly during the active growing season, allowing the topsoil to dry out slightly between sessions. Reduce watering in winter or dormant periods.
• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced NPK fertilizer (like 10-10-10) or compost every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.
• Pruning: Trim the vine after the flowering cycle to maintain shape and encourage dense new growth for the next season.
• Support: As a vigorous climber, it needs a sturdy trellis, fence, or arbor for support; it can reach heights of 10–30 feet if left unchecked.
• Propagation: Easily grown from semi-hardwood stem cuttings.