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Striped Squill

About Striped Squill

This plant's hardy bulbs are tolerant of summer drought, but require moisture during growing season. Bulbs can be injured at temperatures below 14 degrees F (-10C) when planted. They can be used in rock gardens, beds, ground covers, woodland gardens.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Puschkinia scilloides

Genus

Puschkinia

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

striped squill and Lebanon squill

How to care for Striped Squill

💦 Water

How often to water your Striped Squill

Striped 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Striped Squill in your home

Striped Squill love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Striped Squill does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Striped Squill in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Striped Squill

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Striped Squill: repot after 2X growth

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 Striped Squill after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Striped Squill is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Striped Squill →

Benefits of Growing Striped Squill →

Common Striped Squill Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Striped Squill →

💦 Water Needs

Striped Squill prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Striped Squill Water Frequency →

Striped Squill Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Striped Squill requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Striped Squill Light Requirements →

Striped Squill Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Striped Squill is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Striped Squill grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Striped Squill Lifecycle →

Striped Squill Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Striped Squill →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Striped Squill can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Striped Squill Temperature Tolerance →

Striped Squill Hardiness Zones →

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Striped Squill, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.