Water
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly after flowering and during the summer dormancy period. Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot.
Also known as Asian Spring Bulb · Forbes' Scilla · Forbes' Squill
Forbes' Glory-Of-The-Snow (Scilla forbesii) is a charming bulbous perennial with star-shaped, sky-blue flowers appearing in early spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers sun during its active growing season, tolerates some shade.
Moderate during growth, dry during dormancy
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry between waterings; avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool to moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cooler temperatures during its growing season, requires a cold period for dormancy.
Moderate during growth
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted, cease when foliage yellows.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly after flowering and during the summer dormancy period. Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot.
Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to prevent seed formation and direct energy back to the bulb. Allow foliage to naturally die back and yellow before removing it; this is crucial for the bulb to store energy for the following year's bloom.
Propagate by dividing overcrowded bulbs in late summer or early autumn after the foliage has died back. Replant the divisions promptly into well-draining soil.
Seeds can be sown in autumn but may take several years to flower.
Repot bulbs every 2-3 years, or when the pot becomes overcrowded. This is best done in late summer or early autumn. Use a well-draining potting mix and ensure the bulbs are planted at the correct depth.
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Where Forbes' Glory-Of-The-Snow (Scilla forbesii) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Scilla |
| Species | Scilla forbesii |
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