Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
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Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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 Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCILLA
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Squill
Grapefruit
In German
Squill
Grapefruit
In French
Squille
pamplemousse
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Cila
Toranja
In Polish
Cebulica
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Squill and Grapefruit
Season and care of Squill and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Grapefruit season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Grapefruit Physical Information
Squill and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Grapefruit are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Squill and Grapefruit
Care of Squill and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.