Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
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Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Mites
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Copper iris
Schefflera
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Schefflera
In German
Copper Iris
Schefflera
In French
Copper Iris
Schefflera
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
Schefflera
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
Schefflera
In Polish
Miedź Iris
Schefflera
In Latin
Iris Copper
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Schefflera
Season and care of Copper Iris and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Schefflera season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Iris and Schefflera Physical Information
Copper Iris and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris and Schefflera are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Copper Iris and Schefflera
Care of Copper Iris and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris 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.