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Scilla bifolia
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Scilla bifolia

Two-leaved Squill

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Small bulbous perennial with bright blue star-shaped flowers and two basal leaves. Native to the Mediterranean, popular as a spring houseplant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Two-leaved Squill
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Scilla
Species Bifolia
Origin Southern Europe
Blooming Early spring, blue star-shaped flowers
Leaf Color Bright green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat mix with perlite for bulbs

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Watering

Keep moist during active growth and flowering, dry out completely in summer dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light indoors, full sun outdoors during spring growth

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Fertilization

Liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during spring growing season only

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers and yellow leaves after blooming to feed bulb

Pest Control Aphid Snail Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 77°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 6000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 1500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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