Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Australia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lobulated
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Squill
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Squill
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Squill
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Squille
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Escila
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cila
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Cebulica
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Scilla
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Scilla
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Sterculioideae
Properties of Squill and Pink Flame Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Pink Flame Tree? We provide you with everything About Squill and Pink Flame Tree. Squill doesn't have thorns and Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Pink Flame 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 Pink Flame Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Squill and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Pink Flame Tree season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Squill and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Squill and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Squill and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Pink Flame 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.