Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
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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
Long Linear
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Insects
Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Crested Iris
Schefflera
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Schefflera
In German
Crested Iris
Schefflera
In French
Crested Iris
Schefflera
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Schefflera
In Greek
Crested Iris
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Schefflera
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Schefflera
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Schefflera
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Iridaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Crested Iris and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Crested Iris and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Crested Iris and Schefflera. Crested Iris doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Crested Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Schefflera
Season and care of Crested Iris and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Schefflera season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Schefflera Physical Information
Crested Iris and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Schefflera are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Crested Iris and Schefflera
Care of Crested Iris and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested 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 Crested 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.