Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
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Types
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Allergy
Eye irritation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
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Other Uses
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Black Mission Fig, Fig
Schefflera
In Hindi
Black Mission Fig Tree
Schefflera
In German
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
Schefflera
In French
Noir Mission Fig Tree
Schefflera
In Spanish
Negro Misión de la Higuera
Schefflera
In Greek
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Black Tree Fig Missão
Schefflera
In Polish
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
Schefflera
In Latin
Niger Mission ficum
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Moraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Mission Fig and Schefflera
Season and care of Black Mission Fig and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mission Fig and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Mission Fig and Schefflera Physical Information
Black Mission Fig and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mission Fig and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Black Mission Fig and Schefflera
Care of Black Mission Fig and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mission Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Mission Fig 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.