Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South Africa
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Perennials
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
-
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
SCILLA
Common Name
Clivia
Squill
In Greek
κλίβια
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Clivia
Cila
In Polish
Clivia
Cebulica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Clivia and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Squill? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Squill. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Squill has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Clivia and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Squill
Season and care of Clivia and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Squill season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Squill is .
Clivia and Squill Physical Information
Clivia and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Squill are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Clivia and Squill
Care of Clivia and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.