Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
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Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Orange Red
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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
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Orange
Schefflera
In Hindi
नारंगी
Schefflera
In German
Orange
Schefflera
In French
Orange
Schefflera
In Spanish
naranja
Schefflera
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
laranja
Schefflera
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
Schefflera
In Latin
aurantiaco
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Properties of Orange and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Orange and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Orange and Schefflera. Orange has thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Orange has allergic reactions like and Schefflera has allergic reactions like . 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 Orange and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orange and Schefflera
Season and care of Orange and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Orange and Schefflera Physical Information
Orange and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Orange and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Orange and Schefflera
Care of Orange and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange 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 Orange 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.