Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Round
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Squill
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Squill
सागर अंगूर
In German
Squill
Sea Grape
In French
Squille
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Escila
Sea Grape
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Cila
Sea Grape
In Polish
Cebulica
Sea Grape
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Eriogonoideae
Properties of Squill and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Squill and Sea Grape. Squill doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Sea Grape
Season and care of Squill and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Sea Grape season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Sea Grape Physical Information
Squill and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Sea Grape are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Squill and Sea Grape
Care of Squill and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.