Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
SCILLA
ALLIUM
Common Name
Squill
Onion, Red Onion
In Spanish
Escila
Cebolla
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Cila
Cebola
In Polish
Cebulica
Cebula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Allieae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Allioideae
Properties of Squill and Onion
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Onion? We provide you with everything About Squill and Onion. Squill doesn't have thorns and Onion doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Onion 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 Onion and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Onion
Season and care of Squill and Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is Not Available and Onion season is Not Available. The type of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Onion is Not Available while the PH of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Onion is Not Available.
Squill and Onion Physical Information
Squill and Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Onion height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Squill and Onion are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color: Not Available
Onion flower color: Not Available
- Onion leaf color: Not Available
Care of Squill and Onion
Care of Squill and Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done No pruning needed and Onion 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 Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.