Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Dark Green, Copper
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Squill
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Cila
lichia
In Polish
Cebulica
Lychee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Sapindoideae
Properties of Squill and Lychee
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Squill and Lychee. Squill doesn't have thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Lychee 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 Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Lychee
Season and care of Squill and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Lychee season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Lychee Physical Information
Squill and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Lychee are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Squill and Lychee
Care of Squill and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.