Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
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Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Schefflera
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Schefflera
In German
Candlenut Baum
Schefflera
In French
arbre Candlenut
Schefflera
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Schefflera
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Schefflera
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Schefflera
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Schefflera
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Schefflera
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Candlenut and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Schefflera. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut 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 Candlenut and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Schefflera
Season and care of Candlenut and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Schefflera Physical Information
Candlenut and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Candlenut and Schefflera
Care of Candlenut and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut 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.