Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Squill
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Squill
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Squill
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Squille
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Escila
árbol del pan
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cila
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Cebulica
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Squill and Breadfruit
Season and care of Squill and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Breadfruit season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Breadfruit Physical Information
Squill and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Breadfruit are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Squill and Breadfruit
Care of Squill and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.