Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mosquito
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Mites
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
Schefflera
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
Schefflera
In German
Besen-Radmelde
Schefflera
In French
Bassia scoparia
Schefflera
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
Schefflera
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
Schefflera
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
Schefflera
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
Schefflera
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
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Season and Care of Kochia and Schefflera
Season and care of Kochia and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Schefflera season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Kochia and Schefflera Physical Information
Kochia and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kochia and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Kochia and Schefflera
Care of Kochia and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.