Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
-
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
SCILLA
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Squill
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Squill
In German
Red Buckeye
Squill
In French
Red Buckeye
Squille
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Escila
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Cila
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Cebulica
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Squill? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Squill. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Squill
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Squill is .
Red Buckeye and Squill Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Squill are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Squill
Care of Red Buckeye and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Squill pruning is done . In summer Red Buckeye 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.