Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Balanced organic fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Mites
Allergy
Rash, Swelling
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
Schefflera
In Hindi
Paprika Pepper
Schefflera
In German
Paprika -Pfeffer
Schefflera
In French
Paprika Pepper
Schefflera
In Spanish
Pimentón pimienta
Schefflera
In Greek
πάπρικα πιπέρι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Paprika pimenta
Schefflera
In Polish
Papryka Papryka
Schefflera
In Latin
Paprika Pepper
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Schefflera
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paprika Pepper and Schefflera
Season and care of Paprika Pepper and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Paprika Pepper and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paprika Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Paprika Pepper is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Paprika Pepper is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Paprika Pepper and Schefflera Physical Information
Paprika Pepper and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Paprika Pepper and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Paprika Pepper and Schefflera
Care of Paprika Pepper and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper 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.