Siberian Squill
About Siberian Squill
Siberian Squill is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Siberian Squill likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
Siberian Squill belongs to the Scilla genus, and is native to the Crimean Peninsula to Northwest Iran.
⚠️ Siberian Squill is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Scilla siberica
Scilla
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Spring Beauty, Wood Squill and Scilla
How to care for Siberian Squill
How often to water your Siberian Squill
every 9
Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill in your home
a window
Siberian Squill love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Siberian Squill does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Siberian Squill in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Siberian Squill
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 Siberian Squill after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Siberian Squill
Siberian Squill
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.