Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Polynesia
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
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Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
SCILLA
Common Name
False Aralia
Squill
In German
falsch Aralia
Squill
In French
faux Aralia
Squille
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Escila
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Cila
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Cebulica
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Scilla
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of False Aralia and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of False Aralia and Squill? We provide you with everything About False Aralia and Squill. False Aralia doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also False Aralia does not have fragrant flowers. False Aralia has allergic reactions like and Squill has allergic reactions like . 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 False Aralia and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of False Aralia and Squill
Season and care of False Aralia and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is .
False Aralia and Squill Physical Information
False Aralia and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Squill are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of False Aralia and Squill
Care of False Aralia and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer False Aralia 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.