Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Brussels Sprouts
Schefflera
In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant
Schefflera
In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze
Schefflera
In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante
Schefflera
In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas
Schefflera
In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta
Schefflera
In Polish
Brukselka roślin
Schefflera
In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Brassica
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Brussels Sprouts and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Brussels Sprouts and Schefflera. Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Brussels Sprouts does not have fragrant flowers. Brussels Sprouts has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Schefflera has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Brussels Sprouts and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Schefflera
Season and care of Brussels Sprouts and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Brussels Sprouts and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Brussels Sprouts and Schefflera Physical Information
Brussels Sprouts and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Schefflera
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Brussels Sprouts 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.