Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light 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
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Mites
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Schefflera
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
Schefflera
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Schefflera
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Schefflera
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Schefflera
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Schefflera
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Schefflera
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Apiales
Family
Acanthaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Justicia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Schefflera
Season and care of Malabar nut and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar nut and Schefflera Physical Information
Malabar nut and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Malabar nut and Schefflera
Care of Malabar nut and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut 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.