Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
10, 11, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SCILLA
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Squill
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In French
Squille
Jackfrucht
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
καρποί
In Polish
Cebulica
chlebowca
In Latin
Scilla
Jackfruit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Squill and Jackfruit
Season and care of Squill and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Jackfruit season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Jackfruit Physical Information
Squill and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Jackfruit are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Jackfruit
Care of Squill and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.