Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, White
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
-
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
SCILLA
In Spanish
ciruela
Escila
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
ameixa
Cila
In Polish
Śliwka
Cebulica
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Plum and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Plum and Squill? We provide you with everything About Plum and Squill. Plum has thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Plum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting and Squill has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Plum and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum and Squill
Season and care of Plum and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Squill season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Squill is .
Plum and Squill Physical Information
Plum and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Plum and Squill are as follows:
Plum flower color: Pink and White
Plum leaf color: Pink
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Plum and Squill
Care of Plum and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.