Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Madagascar
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings
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
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly 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 spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Root
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCILLA
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Squill
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Squill
Umbrella Plant
In German
Squill
Dach-Anlage
In French
Squille
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Escila
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Cila
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Cebulica
parasol roślin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Squill and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Squill and Umbrella Sedge. Squill doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Squill and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Umbrella Sedge season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Squill and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Squill and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Squill and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Squill and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.