Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
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Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
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Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
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Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Schefflera
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
Schefflera
In German
Tabernaemontana
Schefflera
In French
Tabernaemontana
Schefflera
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Schefflera
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Schefflera
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Schefflera
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Properties of Crape Jasmine and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Crape Jasmine and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Crape Jasmine and Schefflera. Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Crape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Crape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Crape Jasmine and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Schefflera
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Crape Jasmine and Schefflera Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Crape Jasmine and Schefflera
Care of Crape Jasmine and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine 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.