Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Asia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
15.00 cm
6.56 cm
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SCILLA
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Squill
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Squill
Hydrangea
In German
Squill
Hortensie
In French
Squille
Hortensia
In Spanish
Escila
Hortensia
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cila
Hortênsia
In Polish
Cebulica
Hortensja
Family
Liliaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Squill and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Squill and Ubi. Squill doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Ubi 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 Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Ubi
Season and care of Squill and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Ubi season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Ubi Physical Information
Squill and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Ubi are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Ubi
Care of Squill and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.