Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Melanesia
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Not available
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
SCILLA
Common Name
Snow Bush
Squill
In German
Schnee Bush
Squill
In French
neige Bush
Squille
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Escila
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Cila
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Cebulica
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Squill
Season and care of Snow Bush and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Squill season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Squill is Not Available while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is Not Available.
Snow Bush and Squill Physical Information
Snow Bush and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Snow Bush and Squill are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color: Not Available
Care of Snow Bush and Squill
Care of Snow Bush and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Snow Bush 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.