Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Warmer regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Mites
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
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Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Schefflera
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
Schefflera
In German
Bermuda Gras
Schefflera
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Schefflera
In Spanish
Grama
Schefflera
In Greek
Αγριάδα
Schefflera
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Schefflera
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Schefflera
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Properties of Bermuda Grass and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Schefflera. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Bermuda Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bermuda Grass has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough and Schefflera has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough. 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 Bermuda Grass and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Schefflera
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Bermuda Grass and Schefflera Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Bermuda Grass and Schefflera
Care of Bermuda Grass and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bermuda Grass 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.