How to Grow and Care for Schizocarphus

The schizocarphus requires high humidity and consistent moisture, which makes it challenging to care for. Special care points include maintaining specific light conditions—preferably indirect sunlight—and ensuring its soil is well-draining but kept consistently moist. Regular misting or using a humidity tray can help meet its moisture needs.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Schizocarphus

Care Difficulty	Hard
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	5.5-7
Hardiness Zones	8

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Types of Schizocarphus

White wild squill

Schizocarphus is a monotypic genus of bulbous flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae (also treated as the family Hyacinthaceae). The sole species Schizocarphus nervosus is found in Africa, from Tanzania south to South Africa.

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