Silver Squill


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Description

A small yet tough and hardy species, the silver squill hails from the dry savannas of South Africa. This perennial is known for being a colourful and eye-catching houseplant. It has silvery leaves with green leopard spots, as well as unique teardrop-shaped bulbs that form above the ground. The silver squill also has the ability to store moisture in its purple, bulb-like stems during times of drought.

One of the most widely cultivated bulbs, silver squills are closely related to Hyacinths and are most often sold as a houseplant. However, they can be grown as a ground cover or even in succulent landscapes.

Though it looks like a succulent and possesses the same drought tolerance, the silver quill isn't technically this type of plant. The silver squill is a geophytic species of a bulbous perennial plant. You can expect its structurally unique leaves to grow in a lance shape and contain both silver spots and purple on the underside. Its flowers will grow during spring, displaying pink stems and small green flowers.


Dimensions of Potted Plant: L x B x H ~ 4" x 4" x 6"

Growth Medium: Cocopeat
Pot Description: Round Plastic Pot

How to Care for Silver Squill Plants

Light: Bright indirect sunlight or 1-2 hours direct sunlight

Water: 2-3 times a week if not exposed to sunlight

Feed: General purpose fertilizer once a month

Common Name(s)

Silver Squill, Wood Hyacinth, Leopard Lily, South African Scilla, Violet Squill, Bluebell

Native Region

Southern & Eastern Africa

Botanical Name

Ledebouria socialis

Family

Asparagaceae

 

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