Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
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, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Wild lilac
Schefflera
In Hindi
Ceanothus
Schefflera
In German
Ceanothus
Schefflera
In French
Ceanothus
Schefflera
In Spanish
Ceanothus
Schefflera
In Greek
Ceanothus
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Schefflera
In Polish
Ceanothus
Schefflera
In Latin
Ceanothus
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Ceanothus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Schefflera
Season and care of Ceanothus and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Schefflera season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Ceanothus and Schefflera Physical Information
Ceanothus and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Ceanothus and Schefflera
Care of Ceanothus and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus 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.