Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
India, Melanesia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Over-head 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
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Grown for shade, 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
MANGIFERA indica
In Hindi
Squill
आम का पेड़
In German
Squill
Mango Baum
In French
Squille
Manguier
In Spanish
Escila
Árbol de mango
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Mango Tree
In Portuguese
Cila
Mangueira
In Polish
Cebulica
Drzewo mango
In Latin
Scilla
Mango ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Squill and Mango Tree
Season and care of Squill and Mango Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Mango Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Mango Tree season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Mango Tree Physical Information
Squill and Mango Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Mango Tree are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
- Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Squill and Mango Tree
Care of Squill and Mango Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.