Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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Types
Shrub
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHUS lancea
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
African Sumac
Schefflera
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Schefflera
In German
African sumac
Schefflera
In French
sumac africaine
Schefflera
In Spanish
zumaque africano
Schefflera
In Greek
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
sumac africano
Schefflera
In Polish
afrykański sumaka
Schefflera
In Latin
African sumac
Schefflera
Family
Anacardiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of African Sumac and Schefflera
Season and care of African Sumac and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about African Sumac and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Sumac is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
African Sumac and Schefflera Physical Information
African Sumac and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of African Sumac and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of African Sumac and Schefflera
Care of African Sumac and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.