Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
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Types
Freesia
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
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, Light Yellow, Brown
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
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Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Freesia
Schefflera
In Hindi
Freesia
Schefflera
In German
Freesie
Schefflera
In French
Freesia
Schefflera
In Spanish
fresia
Schefflera
In Greek
freesia
Schefflera
In Portuguese
freesia
Schefflera
In Polish
frezja
Schefflera
In Latin
Freesia
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Iridaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Freesia and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Freesia and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Freesia and Schefflera. Freesia doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Freesia does not have fragrant flowers. Freesia 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 Freesia and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Freesia and Schefflera
Season and care of Freesia and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and Schefflera season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Freesia and Schefflera Physical Information
Freesia and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Freesia and Schefflera
Care of Freesia and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Freesia 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.