Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCILLA
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Squill
Colchicum
In Hindi
Squill
colchicum
In German
Squill
colchicum
In French
Squille
colchique
In Spanish
Escila
Colchicum
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Cila
Colchicum
In Polish
Cebulica
Colchicum
In Latin
Scilla
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Season and Care of Squill and Colchicum
Season and care of Squill and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Colchicum season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Colchicum Physical Information
Squill and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Squill and Colchicum are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Colchicum
Care of Squill and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.