Planting and Growing Chinese squill
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering |
| Toxicity | Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Chinese squill?
Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Chinese squill?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Chinese squill?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Chinese squill?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Chinese squill?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Chinese squill?
Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
Learn more →How to Prune Chinese squill?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate Chinese squill?
Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe, keep shaded and do not allow to dry out. Alternatively remove offsets in summer. See bulb propagation
Learn more →How to Transplant Chinese squill?
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Learn more →How to Care for Chinese squill in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Chinese squill?
Ideal for naturalising in grass or a gravel garden in full sun and a well-drained soil. Plant bulbs two to three times their depth. Please see bulb cultivation page
Learn more →How to Repot Chinese squill?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Chinese squill?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Chinese squill
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling