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Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry during the growing season (spring and autumn). Allow the soil to dry out completely during summer dormancy to prevent bulb rot.
Prospero pulchellum, commonly known as Autumn Squill, is a small bulbous perennial from the Mediterranean, bearing delicate purple-pink flowers in late summer to autumn.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
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Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.
Water when actively growing, allow to dry during dormancy.
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Reduce watering significantly in summer.
Requires well-drained soil. Sandy or gritty compost mixes are ideal, mimicking its native Mediterranean habitats.
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Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.
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Tolerates cooler temperatures but requires a dry dormancy period.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
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Feed sparingly in spring with diluted liquid fertilizer.
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Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry during the growing season (spring and autumn). Allow the soil to dry out completely during summer dormancy to prevent bulb rot.
No regular pruning is required. Remove any dead or yellowing foliage after the growing season has finished to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent disease.
Easily propagated by dividing overcrowded clumps of bulbs in late summer or early autumn, just before replanting or when they are dormant. Sow seeds in autumn if available.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in late summer or early autumn. Use a well-draining compost mix and ensure the bulbs are planted at the correct depth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Where Scilla Autumnalis (Prospero pulchellum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Prospero |
| Species | Prospero pulchellum |
Similar in genus Prospero
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