Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
-
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
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
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Squill
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Squill
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Squill
rosa Ipe
In French
Squille
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Escila
Pink Ipe
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Cila
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Cebulica
różowy Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Scilla
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Tecomeae
Properties of Squill and Pink Ipe
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Pink Ipe? We provide you with everything About Squill and Pink Ipe. Squill doesn't have thorns and Pink Ipe doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Pink Ipe 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 Ipe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Squill and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Pink Ipe season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Squill and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Squill and Pink Ipe
Care of Squill and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.