Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
-
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Mites
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Hosta
Schefflera
In Hindi
Hosta
Schefflera
In German
Hosta
Schefflera
In French
Hosta
Schefflera
In Spanish
Hosta
Schefflera
In Greek
Hosta
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Hosta
Schefflera
In Polish
Hosta
Schefflera
In Latin
strone
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Liliaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Schefflera
Season and care of Hosta and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Schefflera Physical Information
Hosta and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Schefflera are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Hosta and Schefflera
Care of Hosta and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.