Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Mites
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Schefflera
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Schefflera
In German
Hortensie
Schefflera
In French
Hortensia
Schefflera
In Spanish
Hortensia
Schefflera
In Greek
υδραγεία
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Schefflera
In Polish
Hortensja
Schefflera
In Latin
Hibiscus
Schefflera
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Ophiuroides
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Centipede Grass and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Schefflera. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Centipede Grass and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Schefflera
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Centipede Grass and Schefflera Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Schefflera are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Centipede Grass and Schefflera
Care of Centipede Grass and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Centipede Grass 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.