Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
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Types
Terminalia arjuna
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
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Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Mites
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
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Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Arjuna
Schefflera
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Schefflera
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Schefflera
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Schefflera
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Schefflera
In Greek
arjuna
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Schefflera
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Schefflera
In Latin
arjuna
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Schefflera
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Schefflera Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Arjuna Tree and Schefflera
Care of Arjuna Tree and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arjuna Tree 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.