Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Asthma
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
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Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Schefflera
In Hindi
Macaw
Schefflera
In Spanish
guacamayo
Schefflera
In Portuguese
arara
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Triplaris
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Macaw and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Macaw and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Macaw and Schefflera. Macaw doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Macaw does not have fragrant flowers. Macaw has allergic reactions like Asthma and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Macaw and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macaw and Schefflera
Season and care of Macaw and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Macaw and Schefflera Physical Information
Macaw and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Schefflera
Care of Macaw and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw 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.