Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
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
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Squill
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In French
Squille
Tilapia
In Spanish
Escila
tilapia
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
tilaka
In Portuguese
Cila
tilaka
In Polish
Cebulica
tilakiem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Squill and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Squill and Tilaka. Squill doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Tilaka
Season and care of Squill and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Tilaka season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Tilaka Physical Information
Squill and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Tilaka are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Squill and Tilaka
Care of Squill and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.