Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
SCILLA
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Squill
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
Squill
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Squill
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
Squille
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
Escila
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
Cila
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Cebulica
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Scilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Squill? We provide you with everything About Star-of-Bethlehem and Squill. Star-of-Bethlehem doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Star-of-Bethlehem does not have fragrant flowers. Star-of-Bethlehem has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals and Squill has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Star-of-Bethlehem and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Squill
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Squill season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squill is Not Available while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is Not Available.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Squill Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Squill are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color: Not Available
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Squill
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Squill pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.