Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
SCILLA
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Squill
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
Squill
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Squill
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Squille
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Escila
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Cila
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Cebulica
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Scilla
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Scilloideae
Pinoideae
Properties of Squill and Shortleaf Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Shortleaf Pine? We provide you with everything About Squill and Shortleaf Pine. Squill doesn't have thorns and Shortleaf Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Squill and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Shortleaf Pine season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Squill and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Squill and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Squill and Shortleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.