Hi fellow #GregGang I was gifted this struggling #SilverS...
Hi fellow #GregGang I was gifted this struggling #SilverSquill a few months ago. Unfortunately my usually trusted demon blue heeler chewed him to down to nubs. (He’s fine) and this beauty took advantage of the unintentional aggressive pruning and is having lots of #newgrowth I don’t have any experience with these beautiful plants and I see all the growths that look like possible pups? Is this a #Propagation opportunity? Also any other tips on this creature are welcome. I love her cheetah print type #variegatedplants
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 weeks ago
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Hi there ! Sorry about the chomp down that went on with your squill 🤭 just wanted to give you some tips in my experience with them, you will know when they want to be watered because the trunk will start to wrinkle and the leaves will start to droop, only water then. I have a smaller one, & what I’ve noticed is they like more water than normal succulents, so I water mine average every 6 days when it shows me but that’s different for everyone.. Those do indeed look like pups & you can separate some to encourage more! They are crowded types of succulents so many leave them together for the clump look but that’s all on your preference ☺️ good luck & happy growing friend !
@LiftLashPlant Sorry to hear about the involuntary haircut, glad that the culprit okay. Silver squill plants need bright, indirect sunlight for at least three to four hours a day.
They don't tolerate low-light conditions. Water sparingly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again.
Water less frequently in the winter when the plant is dormant.
Water more frequently during the growing season. As for soil Silver squill plants grow best in well-drained, humus-rich, sandy soil, but they can also grow in rocky soil.
You can use a commercial potting mix or garden soil.
To improve soil structure, you can mix in perlite or coarse sand. Indoor plants prefer room temperature during the spring and summer.
Outdoor plants can tolerate winter temperatures down to 30°F (-1°C). Apply a liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season to encourage bulb growth. You can re-pot your plant when it’s doubled in size or once a year. You can also keep the plant from getting too large by root pruning. This website might have additional info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/silver-squill/caring-for-silver-squill-plants.htm#:~:text=Ledebouris%20silver%20squill%20requires%20bright,Projects%20For%20Fall%20And%20Winter%22. Happy Growing!!
They don't tolerate low-light conditions. Water sparingly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again.
Water less frequently in the winter when the plant is dormant.
Water more frequently during the growing season. As for soil Silver squill plants grow best in well-drained, humus-rich, sandy soil, but they can also grow in rocky soil.
You can use a commercial potting mix or garden soil.
To improve soil structure, you can mix in perlite or coarse sand. Indoor plants prefer room temperature during the spring and summer.
Outdoor plants can tolerate winter temperatures down to 30°F (-1°C). Apply a liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season to encourage bulb growth. You can re-pot your plant when it’s doubled in size or once a year. You can also keep the plant from getting too large by root pruning. This website might have additional info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/silver-squill/caring-for-silver-squill-plants.htm#:~:text=Ledebouris%20silver%20squill%20requires%20bright,Projects%20For%20Fall%20And%20Winter%22. Happy Growing!!