Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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 Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Lemon
Schefflera
In Hindi
नींबू
Schefflera
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Schefflera
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Schefflera
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Schefflera
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Limão
Schefflera
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Schefflera
In Latin
Limon
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon and Schefflera
Season and care of Lemon and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon and Schefflera Physical Information
Lemon and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Schefflera
Care of Lemon and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon 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.