Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruits, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
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Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Mites
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Schefflera
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Schefflera
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Schefflera
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Schefflera
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Schefflera
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Schefflera
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Schefflera
In Latin
Bilwa
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bael and Schefflera
Season and care of Bael and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Schefflera Physical Information
Bael and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Bael and Schefflera
Care of Bael and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael 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.