Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
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Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LILIUM
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Lily
Schefflera
In German
Lilie
Schefflera
In Spanish
Lirio
Schefflera
In Greek
Κρίνος
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Lírio
Schefflera
In Polish
Lilia
Schefflera
In Latin
lilium
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Lily and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Lily and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Lily and Schefflera. Lily doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Lily has allergic reactions like and Schefflera has allergic reactions like . 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 Lily and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lily and Schefflera
Season and care of Lily and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Lily and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Lily and Schefflera Physical Information
Lily and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lily and Schefflera are as follows:
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Lily and Schefflera
Care of Lily and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lily 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.