Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
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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, Fall
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
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Schefflera
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
Schefflera
In German
Phlox
Schefflera
In French
Phlox
Schefflera
In Spanish
Phlox
Schefflera
In Greek
Phlox
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Phlox
Schefflera
In Polish
Phlox
Schefflera
In Latin
Phlox
Schefflera
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Schefflera
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Schefflera Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Garden Phlox and Schefflera
Care of Garden Phlox and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox 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.