Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
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, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bark
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Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Schefflera
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
Schefflera
In German
Fern Pinien
Schefflera
In French
pin Fern
Schefflera
In Spanish
pino helecho
Schefflera
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
Schefflera
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
Schefflera
In Polish
Fern sosna
Schefflera
In Latin
Fern pinus
Schefflera
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Podocarpaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Afrocarpus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Fern Pine and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Fern Pine and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Fern Pine and Schefflera. Fern Pine doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Fern Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Fern Pine has allergic reactions like and Schefflera has allergic reactions like . 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 Fern Pine and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Schefflera
Season and care of Fern Pine and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Fern Pine and Schefflera Physical Information
Fern Pine and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Fern Pine and Schefflera
Care of Fern Pine and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine 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.