Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Argentina
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCILLA
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Squill
Cholla
In Hindi
Squill
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Squill
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Squille
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Escila
planta de Cholla
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Cila
planta Salão
In Polish
Cebulica
roślin Hall
In Latin
Scilla
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Scilla
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Squill and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Squill and Cholla. Squill doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Cholla has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting. 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 Squill and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Cholla
Season and care of Squill and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Cholla season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Cholla Physical Information
Squill and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Squill and Cholla are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Squill and Cholla
Care of Squill and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.