Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
-
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
fiddle-shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Mites
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
JATROPHA integerrima
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
Schefflera
In Hindi
Peregrina
Schefflera
In German
Peregrina
Schefflera
In French
Peregrina
Schefflera
In Spanish
Peregrina
Schefflera
In Greek
Peregrina
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Peregrina
Schefflera
In Polish
Peregrina
Schefflera
In Latin
Peregrina
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Apiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Jatropha
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Peregrina and Schefflera
Season and care of Peregrina and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Peregrina and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peregrina is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Peregrina and Schefflera Physical Information
Peregrina and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peregrina and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Peregrina and Schefflera
Care of Peregrina and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peregrina 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.