Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
tropical environments
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Purple
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Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Purple
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Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
Mites
Allergy
Pollen
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRESINE herbstii
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
Schefflera
In Hindi
Bloodleaf Plant
Schefflera
In German
Bloodleaf Pflanze
Schefflera
In French
Feuillesang Plante
Schefflera
In Spanish
Planta Sangrienta
Schefflera
In Greek
Bloodleaf φυτών
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Bloodleaf Planta
Schefflera
In Polish
Bloodleaf roślin
Schefflera
In Latin
Planta Bloodleaf
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Properties of Bloodleaf and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Bloodleaf and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Bloodleaf and Schefflera. Bloodleaf doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Bloodleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Bloodleaf has allergic reactions like Pollen and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Bloodleaf and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bloodleaf and Schefflera
Season and care of Bloodleaf and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Bloodleaf and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bloodleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bloodleaf is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Bloodleaf and Schefflera Physical Information
Bloodleaf and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bloodleaf and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Bloodleaf and Schefflera
Care of Bloodleaf and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bloodleaf 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.