Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
-
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Late Spring, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Schefflera
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Schefflera
In German
bilimbi
Schefflera
In French
bilimbi
Schefflera
In Spanish
bilimbi
Schefflera
In Greek
bilimbi
Schefflera
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Schefflera
In Polish
bilimbi
Schefflera
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Schefflera
Season and care of Bilimbi and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Schefflera season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Schefflera Physical Information
Bilimbi and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Bilimbi and Schefflera
Care of Bilimbi and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi 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.