Ledebouria socialis (basionym. Scilla violacea) - Silver Squill
Regular price $15.00A geophytic species native to South Africa. This bulb is widely cultivated and grown for it's foliage and ease. During Spring/early summer flower stalks emerge and adorn tiny little white bell shaped flowers. a very low maintenance, easy grower with beautiful silver/green, leopard spotted leaves with a purple underside.
Current Pot Size: 100mm
Synonyms: Leopard Lily, Wood Hyacinth
Endemic: South Africa
Light: Part sun to bright indirect, category 2-4 (please see our blog on plant light requirements)
Soil: Soil type x (please see our blog on soil requirements)
Fertiliser: As directed on your fertiliser of choice. Fortnightly or monthly during the growing season.
Watering: Don't over water, they like to dry out between waterings.
Maintenance: Water less over winter, avoid temps below 5 degrees Celcius.
Flowering: Yes, Spring/Summer.
All plants pictured are considered an accurate representation of the plant you will receive. It represents the rough size, colour and condition. These are plants however and due to changes in climatic conditions and plant variation there will be minor differences.
We are now adding in 'Transport risk' in the product description as some plants are more delicate than others and/or find transport stressful. We will rate in terms of Low, Medium or High risk and discuss specifically to the plant in question. If this information is not provided yet please feel free to reach out via email to ask. Please also note that if plants are sent with new leaves that haven't had the chance to harden off they are susceptible to physical damage in transit as the slightest touch can cause it.
Please note that we use 'Bugs for Bugs' regularly as a preventative control measure for pests. These predatory bugs are administered in vermiculite. This vermiculite is sprinkles onto the leaves and sometimes remains.
