Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Schefflera
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Schefflera
In German
Wiese Phlox
Schefflera
In French
Meadow Phlox
Schefflera
In Spanish
prado Phlox
Schefflera
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Schefflera
In Polish
łąka Phlox
Schefflera
In Latin
Phlox meadow
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Schefflera
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Schefflera season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Phlox and Schefflera Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Schefflera are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Meadow Phlox and Schefflera
Care of Meadow Phlox and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox 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.