Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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 Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
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
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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Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Mites
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
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
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Chaco and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Schefflera. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco 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 Chaco and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Schefflera
Season and care of Chaco and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Schefflera Physical Information
Chaco and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Schefflera
Care of Chaco and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.