Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Not available
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
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
Lobed and toothed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
SCILLA
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Squill
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Squill
In German
Ranunkel
Squill
In French
Ranunculus
Squille
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Escila
In Greek
Ranunculus
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Cila
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Cebulica
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ranunculeae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Ranunculus and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Squill? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Squill. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Squill has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Ranunculus and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Squill
Season and care of Ranunculus and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Squill season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Squill is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Squill is Not Available.
Ranunculus and Squill Physical Information
Ranunculus and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ranunculus and Squill are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color: Not Available
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ranunculus and Squill
Care of Ranunculus and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Ranunculus 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.