Azalea

Schefflera

About Azalea and Schefflera

Azalea

Schefflera

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Types

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Schefflera actinophylla

Number of Varieties

10900

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Habitat

Forests

Bog Garden, Shaded sites

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-11-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm900.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Obtuse

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Mites

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'

Common Name

Evergreen Azalea

Schefflera

In Hindi

Azalea

Schefflera

In German

Azalee

Schefflera

In French

azalée

Schefflera

In Spanish

azalea

Schefflera

In Greek

αζάλεα

Schefflera

In Portuguese

Azalea

Schefflera

In Polish

azalia

Schefflera

In Latin

Azalea

Schefflera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Apiales

Family

Ericaceae

Araliaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Schefflera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

1024700

1 27800

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Properties of Azalea and Schefflera

Wondering what are the properties of Azalea and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Azalea and Schefflera. Azalea doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Azalea does not have fragrant flowers. Azalea has allergic reactions like and Schefflera has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Azalea and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Azalea and Schefflera

Season and care of Azalea and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.

Azalea and Schefflera Physical Information

Azalea and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Schefflera are as follows:

Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:

Care of Azalea and Schefflera

Care of Azalea and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done 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 Azalea 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.