Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Polynesia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Compound
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
Squill
False Aralia
In German
Squill
falsch Aralia
In French
Squille
faux Aralia
In Spanish
Escila
Falso Aralia
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
Cila
Aralia false
In Polish
Cebulica
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Scilla
falsum Aralia
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Squill and False Aralia
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and False Aralia? We provide you with everything About Squill and False Aralia. Squill doesn't have thorns and False Aralia doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and False Aralia 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 False Aralia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and False Aralia
Season and care of Squill and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and False Aralia season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and False Aralia Physical Information
Squill and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and False Aralia are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of Squill and False Aralia
Care of Squill and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.