Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Pruning
-
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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 billbergii
Common Name
Squill
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In German
Squill
Tabebuia
In French
Squille
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Escila
Tabebuia
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Cila
Tabebuia
In Polish
Cebulica
Tabebuia
Family
Liliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Squill and Tabebuia
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Tabebuia? We provide you with everything About Squill and Tabebuia. Squill doesn't have thorns and Tabebuia doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Tabebuia
Season and care of Squill and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Tabebuia season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Tabebuia Physical Information
Squill and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Tabebuia are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Squill and Tabebuia
Care of Squill and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.