Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Mites
Allergy
Not Available
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
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 Not Available and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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.
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:
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.