Urginea maritima

Sea Squill

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Large bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region, featuring dark strap-like leaves and tall flower spikes with white or pink blooms.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sea Squill
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Urginea
Species Maritima
Origin Mediterranean Basin
Blooming Late summer to autumn, featuring tall white or pink flower spikes.
Leaf Color Dark green, strap-like
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy soil or gritty mix to prevent bulb rot, pH neutral to slightly alkaline.

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Watering

Water regularly during active growth and flowering. Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Stop watering during winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal blooming and dormancy cycles, tolerates partial shade in extreme heat.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and early spring growth phase. Avoid high nitrogen.

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Pruning

Remove spent flower stalks after blooming. Allow foliage to yellow and die back naturally before cutting in late autumn.

Pest Control Aphid Bulb Mite Mealybug

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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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