Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Cordate
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
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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
-
Neutral, Alkaline
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
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
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCILLA
Cercis canadensis
Common Name
Squill
Texas Redbud
In Hindi
Squill
Texas Redbud
In German
Squill
Texas Redbud
In French
Squille
Texas Redbud
In Spanish
Escila
Texas Redbud
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Cila
Texas Redbud
In Polish
Cebulica
Texas Redbud
In Latin
Scilla
Texas Redbud
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Squill and Texas Redbud
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Texas Redbud? We provide you with everything About Squill and Texas Redbud. Squill doesn't have thorns and Texas Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Texas Redbud
Season and care of Squill and Texas Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Texas Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Texas Redbud season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Texas Redbud Physical Information
Squill and Texas Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Texas Redbud are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
- Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Care of Squill and Texas Redbud
Care of Squill and Texas Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.