Silver Squill

Place Silver Squill according to its light needs: Bright, indirect light; some morning sun deepens the markings. For watering, modest weekly drinks in growth; nearly dry through winter rest. For the potting medium, use fast-draining mix with the bulbs sitting on top of the soil. Good drainage is essential: let surplus water escape freely and never leave the roots standing in a wet saucer. 12–28°C. Frost-tender. Check the compost before watering instead of following a rigid calendar, since light, temperature, pot size and season all affect how quickly it dries. During slower growth, reduce watering and wait longer between drinks.

Separate offset bulbs when the pot fills. Propagation is most reliable during the plant's active growing season, when warmth and good light help new roots establish. Start with clean tools and healthy material, and keep the new plant in conditions appropriate for the parent. Where a cutting or division creates a wound, allow the surface to dry before planting unless the method calls for immediate rooting in water or moist mix. Once roots form and fresh growth appears, gradually move the young Silver Squill into its normal watering routine; excess moisture is especially risky while the root system is still small.