Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
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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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
Mites
Allergy
Asthma
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Schefflera
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Schefflera
In German
Kracher penstemon
Schefflera
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Schefflera
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Schefflera
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Schefflera
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Schefflera
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Schefflera
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Schefflera. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Firecracker Penstemon and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Schefflera
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Schefflera season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Schefflera Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Schefflera
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon 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.