Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Quercus lyrata
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
SCILLA
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Squill
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Squill
In German
Overcup Oak
Squill
In French
Overcup Oak
Squille
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Escila
In Greek
Overcup Oak
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Cila
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Cebulica
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Overcup Oak and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Overcup Oak and Squill? We provide you with everything About Overcup Oak and Squill. Overcup Oak doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Overcup Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Overcup Oak has allergic reactions like Asthma and Squill has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Overcup Oak and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Squill
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is .
Overcup Oak and Squill Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Squill are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Overcup Oak and Squill
Care of Overcup Oak and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Overcup Oak 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.