If it's Ledebouria socialis (silver squill), it definitely needs a lot more water than a typical succulent, daily in summer and at least every few days in winter. I keep mine in a "rich succulent mix." Other than that, the plant is pretty much bulletproof, so it's surpising they're not doing well.

Mine also looks a little scrawny right now, just as it did last winter. I have it in my bright south-facing kitchen, but not near a window. It gets bottom soaked for 10 minutes about every two weeks. I move it outside as soon as the temps stabilize above 40. It stays on my porch with only about 4 hours of direct afternoon sun. Once it moves outside, I water it 2-3 times a week. Both summers it has grown and multiplied with a vengeance.

I water mine whenever the bulb surfaces take on a wrinkly, non-shiny sort of texture, which is about every couple of days to a week in the winter and about the same in the summer.

A quicker-draining potting mix wouldn't hurt, though.

My Squill is potted in a shallow container..in summer, aside from rain, it gets a once-twice a week drink. During winter, a hearty watering every three weeks.
The room is cool at night; soil takes a little longer to dry in cool/cold areas. What's the temperature?

Mada, since the soil is heavy, it's best you wait until it dries, otherwise plants will rot.
What size pot are they in? And how many bulbs per pot?

Don't worry about flowers at this point..plants first need adjusting. After the plant is established, it should flower.
Hold off on fertilizing. If they're not doing well, fertilizer is the last thing needed.
Does the green house carry Superthrive? If so, add 10 drops per gallon of water. Good luck, Toni

I think y'all are overly complicating things. This is an easy grower, and flowers repeatedly during the summer, as long as you treat it more like a tropical plant and not like a succulent. It doesn't need any dormant period at all.

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hopefuleauthor> Mada, since the soil is heavy, it's best you wait until it dries, otherwise plants will rot.

I disagree 100%. This plant doesn't like to dry out at all. It may tolerate that for a day or two in the winter, but it won't in the summer.

-R

-R,

May I take a moment to compliment you on the great picture (the last one) - it's delightful.

"and flowers repeatedly during the summer"

Mine flowers in the winter :( As in, it's currently starting to bloom right now.

Thx cactusmcharris, I appreciate the compliment!

This plant is special to me, because it's one my grandma used to grow.

Amccour, how long have you had your plant? Mine used to bloom just in late August, now it blooms in early spring, again in summer, and again in September. That might be due to me having a clone that flowers more, rather than any growing conditions.

-R

I took the advice given above of treating it more like a tropical house plant - a pretty rich soil mix and quite a bit of water - and the plants thrived.

Yes, during the Summer, I water mine frequently.
I have mine potted in a mix of mostly bark, with some coarse perlite and scoria (lava rock). I have been advised that the Scilla that I grow actually performs better with lower fertility.

Josh

Why my silver squill have this floppy and brown leaves?? Look like they are new and they they turn brown so I cut them out. But not sure If this is normal. help please!