Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Mites
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
-
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Schefflera
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Schefflera
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Schefflera
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Schefflera
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Schefflera
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Schefflera
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Schefflera
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Schefflera. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Schefflera
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Schefflera Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Schefflera
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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.