Ledebouria socialis

silver squill
Silvery animal-print leaves with purple undersides on small shallot-like bulbs. Use as mini ground cover, tuck into wall crevices or pots. Nice houseplant. Lavender flowers cute, not showy.
Ledebouria socialis
height 2–4in
width 6–18in
tolerates Drought, Heat, Pots
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 This succulent bulb likes to be fully saturated and then go totally dry before the next watering; you risk rotting the roots if you water while there is significant moisture in the soil. If the plant is in a small pot it will be heavy when well watered and lighter when it’s ready for a drink.

Remember your watering schedule will depend on the size of the pot (smaller pots needing more frequent watering) and environmental factors such as the season, weather, humidity and exposure.
hardy
to		 25F
exposure Full Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose
origin E South Africa
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 13, 15–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Leaves can drop given drought or cold, but regrow when factors improve.
Quickly offsets with many small succulent bulbs that are easily divided to fill out an area or other pots.
Best in pots or rockeries, but can also be grown in the garden as long as weeds aren’t allowed to out compete it.