Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
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Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
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, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Schefflera
In Hindi
Pink Queen
Schefflera
In German
rosa Königin
Schefflera
In French
Reine rose
Schefflera
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
Schefflera
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
Schefflera
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
Schefflera
In Latin
Regina Pink
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Apiales
Family
Cleomaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pink Queen and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Queen and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Pink Queen and Schefflera. Pink Queen has thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Queen does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Queen has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Queen and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Schefflera
Season and care of Pink Queen and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Schefflera season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Queen and Schefflera Physical Information
Pink Queen and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Schefflera are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Pink Queen and Schefflera
Care of Pink Queen and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen 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 Queen 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.