Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Northwestern United States, California
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Types
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Mites
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX douglasii
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
Schefflera
In Hindi
Phlox plant
Schefflera
In German
Phlox Pflanze
Schefflera
In French
plante Phlox
Schefflera
In Spanish
planta de Phlox
Schefflera
In Greek
φυτό phlox
Schefflera
In Portuguese
planta Phlox
Schefflera
In Polish
Phlox roślin
Schefflera
In Latin
plantae Phlox
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Phlox and Schefflera
Season and care of Phlox and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Schefflera season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Phlox and Schefflera Physical Information
Phlox and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Schefflera are as follows:
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Phlox and Schefflera
Care of Phlox and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer 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.