Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
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Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
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
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
reseeds
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCILLA
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Squill
Tangelo
In German
Squill
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Squille
Tangelo
In Spanish
Escila
Tangelo
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Cila
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
Cebulica
Tangelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Squill and Tangelo
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Tangelo? We provide you with everything About Squill and Tangelo. Squill doesn't have thorns and Tangelo doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Tangelo 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 Tangelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Tangelo
Season and care of Squill and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Tangelo season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Tangelo Physical Information
Squill and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Tangelo are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Squill and Tangelo
Care of Squill and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.