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 Notes: |
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