Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Scilla siberica
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA siberica
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
Scilla siberica
लीची
In German
Sibirischer Blaustern
Lychee
In French
Scille de Sibérie
Lychee
In Spanish
siberica Scilla
Lychee
In Greek
Scilla siberica
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Scilla siberica
lichia
In Polish
Cebulica syberyjska
Lychee
In Latin
Scilla siberica
Lychee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Asparagaceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Sapindoideae
Properties of Siberian Squill and Lychee
Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Squill and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Siberian Squill and Lychee. Siberian Squill doesn't have thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Siberian Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Siberian Squill has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and poisonous if ingested and Lychee has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and poisonous if ingested. 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 Siberian Squill and Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Siberian Squill and Lychee
Season and care of Siberian Squill and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Squill and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Squill season is Spring and Lychee season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Squill is Loam and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Squill and Lychee Physical Information
Siberian Squill and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Squill and Lychee are as follows:
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Siberian Squill and Lychee
Care of Siberian Squill and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Squill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Siberian Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.