Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
Schefflera
In Hindi
Vinca
Schefflera
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
Schefflera
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
Schefflera
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
Schefflera
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
Schefflera
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
Schefflera
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Schefflera
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Schefflera Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Schefflera
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle 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 Madagascar Periwinkle 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.