Silver Squill__LEOPARD SUCCULENT__fascinating foliage SUPER EASY S. Africa FAST

Description: The Silver Squill, aka Leopard Plant, aka Ledebouria violacea This is a supremely easy succulent plant to grow! The Silver Squill plant (Ledebouria violacea), also known as the Leopard Lily for its beautiful patterned foliage, is one of the easiest and most attractive plants you will ever grow. It’s one of those plants that thrives on neglect – it is drought-tolerant, so you don’t need to worry about watering on a regular schedule, just enjoy its amazing looks! If you’re an orchid collector, these Silver Squills may remind you of Australian Dendrobium kingianum orchids, as their bulbs are around the same size and leaf shape is also similar. But the real draw is the incredible patterning on the silverish leaves, as they truly stand out in any collection of plants. Orchids generally have non-descript leaves, so having one of these in your collection makes for a beautiful display. Plus, these plants multiply so easily and grow in any conditions where you don’t have prolonged freezing (so bring them indoors during the winter). Just plant them in a quick-draining soil (cactus or succulent mix is good, although it will grow in pretty much anything). These Silver Squills originate from an arid, dry part of South Africa. The botanical definition of a succulent is a plant that has some parts (bulbs, leaves, roots) that are especially thick as they act as water storage, enabling the plant to live in dry and arid climates, such as deserts and homes of lazy/forgetful growers. While the leaves of the Silver Squill (botanical name Ledebouria violacea) are not thickened, the plump bulbs clearly look like water storage organs. A number of postings on the web say that these squills are not succulents, but these are all from regular individuals who seem to be passing along something they read on another website, rather than offering a clear scientific reason as to why Ledebouria violacea (socialis) is actually NOT a succulent. Walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it must be a duck, no? ABOUT THE PLANTS BEING OFFERED:These plants are shipped in 2.25” square pots. Please see photos for representative pics of the plants you will receive. (Note the pencil in the picture as a size reference.) SHIPPING INFORMATION We will ship via USPS on Monday or Tuesday after receipt of payment. eBay now requires us to specify the handling time until shipping, but please note that since we are dealing with living plants and uncertain weather conditions, we may need to adjust shipping times accordingly.72-HOUR HEAT PACKS are available for an additional $7 each, if you anticipate colder weather in your area or in transit (we ship from California). This covers the weight of the heat pack AND also gives you an upgrade to USPS Priority Mail. Questions? If you have any questions about this plant, please send us a message via eBay. You can also search for us on the web and get our email address from our website (since eBay no longer allows email addresses in auction listings). _gsrx_vers_841 (GS 7.0.16 (841))

Price: 12.99 USD

Location: Sunnyvale, California

End Time: 2024-09-03T17:53:47.000Z

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