Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Scale-like imbricate
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
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
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SCILLA
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Squill
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Squill
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Squill
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Squille
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Escila
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Cila
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Cebulica
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Scilla
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Squill and White Cedar
Season and care of Squill and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and White Cedar season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and White Cedar Physical Information
Squill and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and White Cedar are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Squill and White Cedar
Care of Squill and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.