Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Woodlands
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Schefflera
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Schefflera
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Schefflera
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Schefflera
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Schefflera
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Schefflera
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Schefflera
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Schefflera
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Apiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Kukui and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Schefflera. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Kukui and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Schefflera
Season and care of Kukui and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Schefflera Physical Information
Kukui and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Kukui and Schefflera
Care of Kukui and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.