Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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 shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Gastric, Kidney Stone
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
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Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANACARDIUM occidentale
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Acajou, Cashew
Schefflera
In Hindi
काजू के पेड़
Schefflera
In German
Cashew Baum
Schefflera
In French
Anacardier
Schefflera
In Spanish
árbol de anacardo
Schefflera
In Greek
δέντρο κάσιους
Schefflera
In Portuguese
cajueiro
Schefflera
In Polish
drzewo nerkowca
Schefflera
In Latin
cashew ligno
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Anacardium
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
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Properties of Cashew and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Cashew and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Cashew and Schefflera. Cashew doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Cashew does not have fragrant flowers. Cashew has allergic reactions like Gastric and Kidney Stone and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Gastric and Kidney Stone. 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 Cashew and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cashew and Schefflera
Season and care of Cashew and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Cashew and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cashew is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Cashew and Schefflera Physical Information
Cashew and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cashew and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Cashew and Schefflera
Care of Cashew and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cashew pruning is done 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 Cashew 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.