Botanical Name: Ledebouria socialis
Common Name: Silver squill
Type of Plant: monocot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape clumping, bulbous perennial with unique spotted silver and green foliage; stems and bulbs are reddish purple
Height to 12"
Spread to 3'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure out/indoors prefers shade outdoors, bright light and humidity indoors
Soil prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
Hardiness Tender: zones 17, 21-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves strap-like fleshy leaves to 8" long, 1" across with unique silvery splotches above and purple coloring beneath
Flowers terminal racemes with tiny star-like green and white flowers featuring recurved petals; stamens purple
Fruit capsule
 
Propagation:
division any time
 
Usage:
houseplant or container plant grown for foliage and flowers; gives a tropical look as a groundcover or low specimen plant
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering
Fertilizing slow-release balanced fertilizer in spring
Pruning dead head and divide regularly; can become dense and crowded
Pests/Diseases snails and slugs
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: South Africa
Family: Liliaceae

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