Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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, Brown, Bronze
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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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
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, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Birds
Mites
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Schefflera
In Hindi
firethorn
Schefflera
In German
firethorn
Schefflera
In French
firethorn
Schefflera
In Spanish
firethorn
Schefflera
In Greek
firethorn
Schefflera
In Portuguese
firethorn
Schefflera
In Polish
firethorn
Schefflera
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Schefflera
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Firethorn and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Firethorn and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Firethorn and Schefflera. Firethorn has thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Firethorn does not have fragrant flowers. Firethorn 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 Firethorn and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firethorn and Schefflera
Season and care of Firethorn and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Firethorn and Schefflera Physical Information
Firethorn and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Firethorn and Schefflera
Care of Firethorn and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn 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.