Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
-
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Well Drained
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Obtuse
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Schefflera
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Schefflera
In German
Blaubart
Schefflera
In French
Bluebeard
Schefflera
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Schefflera
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Schefflera
In Polish
Sinobrody
Schefflera
In Latin
Bluebeard
Schefflera
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bluebeard and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Bluebeard and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Bluebeard and Schefflera. Bluebeard doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Bluebeard does not have fragrant flowers. Bluebeard has allergic reactions like and Schefflera has allergic reactions like . 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 Bluebeard and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Schefflera
Season and care of Bluebeard and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Schefflera Physical Information
Bluebeard and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Bluebeard and Schefflera
Care of Bluebeard and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 Bluebeard 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.