Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Green
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
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCILLA
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Squill
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
Squill
Ranunculus
In German
Squill
Ranunkel
In French
Squille
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Escila
ranúnculo
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Cila
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Cebulica
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Scilla
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Ranunculales
Family
Liliaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Ranunculeae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Ranunculoideae
Properties of Squill and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Squill and Ranunculus. Squill doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Ranunculus
Season and care of Squill and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is Not Available and Ranunculus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Ranunculus Physical Information
Squill and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Squill and Ranunculus are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color: Not Available
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Squill and Ranunculus
Care of Squill and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done No pruning needed and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.