
Drakensberg Scilla
Taxonomy
Merwilla dracomontana
Merwilla
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Drakensberg Scilla
How often to water your Drakensberg Scilla

every 9
Drakensberg Scilla needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Drakensberg Scilla in your home

a window
Drakensberg Scilla may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Drakensberg Scilla

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Drakensberg Scilla after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Drakensberg Scilla
Drakensberg Scilla
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
