Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
-
Average
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
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Root
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Squill
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Squill
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Squill
Octopus tree
In French
Squille
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Escila
árbol pulpo
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cila
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Cebulica
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Scilla
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Aralioideae
Properties of Squill and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Squill and Octopus Tree. Squill doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Squill and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Octopus Tree season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Squill and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Squill and Octopus Tree
Care of Squill and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Octopus 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.