Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
-
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Grassland
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
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
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS pratensis
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Meadow Foxtail
Schefflera
In Hindi
Meadow Foxtail
Schefflera
In German
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
Schefflera
In French
vulpin des prés
Schefflera
In Spanish
pradera de cola de zorra
Schefflera
In Greek
Meadow Foxtail
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Meadow Foxtail
Schefflera
In Polish
łąka ber
Schefflera
In Latin
meadow Foxtail
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Alopecurus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Meadow Foxtail and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Foxtail and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Meadow Foxtail and Schefflera. Meadow Foxtail doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Foxtail does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Foxtail has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. 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 Meadow Foxtail and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Foxtail and Schefflera
Season and care of Meadow Foxtail and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Foxtail and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Foxtail and Schefflera Physical Information
Meadow Foxtail and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Foxtail and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Schefflera
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.