Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCILLA
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Squill
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In German
Squill
Teufelszunge
In French
Squille
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Escila
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Konjac
In Portuguese
Cila
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Cebulica
konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Genus
Scilla
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Squill and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Squill and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Devil's Tongue season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Squill and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Devil's Tongue
Care of Squill and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.