Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
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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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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Mites
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
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Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Schefflera
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Schefflera
In German
Echte Kamille
Schefflera
In French
Matricaria recutita
Schefflera
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Schefflera
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Schefflera
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Schefflera
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Schefflera
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Schefflera
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of German Chamomile and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of German Chamomile and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About German Chamomile and Schefflera. German Chamomile doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also German Chamomile does not have fragrant flowers. German Chamomile has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. 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 German Chamomile and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Schefflera
Season and care of German Chamomile and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
German Chamomile and Schefflera Physical Information
German Chamomile and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of German Chamomile and Schefflera
Care of German Chamomile and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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.