Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
1-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
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Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Squill
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Squill
tandalja bhaji
In French
Squille
Tampala
In Spanish
Escila
Tampala
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Tampala
In Portuguese
Cila
Tampala
In Polish
Cebulica
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Scilla
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Amaranthoideae
Properties of Squill and Tampala
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Tampala? We provide you with everything About Squill and Tampala. Squill doesn't have thorns and Tampala doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Tampala 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 Tampala and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Tampala
Season and care of Squill and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Tampala season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Tampala Physical Information
Squill and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Squill and Tampala are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Squill and Tampala
Care of Squill and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.