Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Edible syrup, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCILLA
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Squill
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Squill
चीनी मेपल
In German
Squill
Zuckerahorn
In French
Squille
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Escila
arce de azúcar
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Cila
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Cebulica
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Scilla
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Squill and Sugar Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Sugar Maple? We provide you with everything About Squill and Sugar Maple. Squill doesn't have thorns and Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Sugar Maple 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 Sugar Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Squill and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Sugar Maple season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Squill and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Squill and Sugar Maple
Care of Squill and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.