Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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 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 hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Allergy
Throat itching
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
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Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Schefflera
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Schefflera
In German
cherry Plum
Schefflera
In French
Prunus
Schefflera
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Schefflera
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Schefflera
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Schefflera
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Schefflera
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Schefflera
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Schefflera Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Schefflera
Care of Cherry Plum and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Plum 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.