Ledebouria socialis - Silver Squill

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Silver Squill (Ledebouria socialis) (Jessop): A popular bulb succulent that makes an excellent houseplant. It sports thin leaves with a green and silver leopard print pattern. The bulb itself grows exposed above the soil. It can bloom in summer with small, pale pink flowers.

PLEASE NOTE: Thin leaves may curl or become bruised during shipping. They will recover with proper light and water and by growing and shedding old leaves.

Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, good drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

Silver

Bloom Color

Pink Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light

Maximum Height

3"-5"

Growth Habit / Shape

Clumping / Mounding

Seasonality

Blooms in Summer

Special Characteristic

Hard to Kill, Slow Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

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3 years ago

It says Silver Squill is bulbing. Does it go dormant and lose leaves? See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

It certainly does go dormant in the winter but, unless it gets very cold and very dry, it won't lose its leaves. See full answer »

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3 years ago

The description for Green Squill says all parts of it is toxic. Is the Silver Squill toxic also? See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Yes. It's safe to assume that all members of the genus Ledebouria are toxic. There may be some exceptions but I like to play it safe when it comes to toxicity. See full answer »

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9 months ago

Since it’s a bulb does it have a dormant season like frizzle sizzle does See answer

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9 months ago  •  Staff Answer

If they get too dry, they can slip into a dormancy and lose their leaves. However, they stay evergreen if watered throughout the year. See full answer »

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1 year ago

Pet safe? See answer

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1 year ago  •  Staff Answer

Silver squill is mildly toxic if consumed so it's not considered pet safe. See full answer »

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2 years ago

My silver squall is mostly bulbs. Can I separate? See answer

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2 years ago

Yes, the bulbs can be gently pulled apart and planted separately to propagate. Be sure to give them plenty of sunshine and a deep drenching whenever the soil is completely dry so that they have the resources they need to sprout new leaves. See full answer »

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2 years ago

my silver squill has lots of pale leaves, does this mean it needs more sun? See answer

Lots of new leaves after a big summer of bulbing. See more »

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Fading or pale leaves is a classic sign that a plant needs more light. See full answer »

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12 months ago

Is the silver squill only a inside plant? See answer

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12 months ago  •  Staff Answer

It can grow outdoors as long as it doesn't freeze and it gets partial sun, preferably in the morning. See full answer »

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7 months ago

What does it mean when the tips of their leaves turn yellow and soft? Overwatering? See answer

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7 months ago  •  Staff Answer

Unfortunately, there are a few different issues that can cause a plant's leaves to yellow. One of those is overwatering to be sure! Check the stem, particularly near the soil line. If it's soft and feels rotten, then the issue is definitely overwatering.

However, an over abundance of sun stress, underwatering, and nutrient deficiency can also cause leaf tips to yellow. Photos may help here. You can send us a few via email (info@mountaincrestgardens.com) and we'll do our best to diagnose the issue. If you send photos be sure to include the following information:

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3 years ago

The low indoor light varieties I'm looking at say to plant in a deep pot. How many inches is that? See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

If the plant comes in a 2" pot, I'd plant in a pot that's, at least 3.5" deep. However, I wouldn't plant it in a pot that's deeper than 5" to start. Haworthia like their roots to be a little tight so be sure not to over pot it at first. See full answer »

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1 year ago

Can you recommend indoor lighting? Full spectrum, grow spectrum? Any preferred brand? See answer

Zone 4/5 here. My succulents live indoors in the winter and need supplementary light to avoid stretching. Would love to know what artificial lights you use/recommend. Full spectrum (white), grow spectrum (blue/purple), other? Do you have a preferred brand of lighting? How many hours extra are needed for soft, hard, other, succulents? See more »

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1 year ago  •  Staff Answer

Yes! You can find grow light specs and recommended types here on our Guide to Grow Lights for Succulents.
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