Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Schefflera
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Schefflera
In German
Pelargonium
Schefflera
In French
Pelargonium
Schefflera
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Schefflera
In Greek
Pelargonium
Schefflera
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Schefflera
In Polish
Pelargonium
Schefflera
In Latin
Pelargonium
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Schefflera
Season and care of Pelargonium and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and Schefflera Physical Information
Pelargonium and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Pelargonium and Schefflera
Care of Pelargonium and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.