Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
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Types
it is a type of lily
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Bluffs, bottomlands, ditches, limestone outcrops, meadows, Wet Woods
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Rodent, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZEPHYRANTHES atamasco
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Atamasco Lily, Rain Lily
Schefflera
In Hindi
वर्षा लिली
Schefflera
In German
regen-Lilie
Schefflera
In French
pluie Lily
Schefflera
In Spanish
lirio de la lluvia
Schefflera
In Greek
βροχή Lily
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Lily chuva
Schefflera
In Polish
deszcz Lily
Schefflera
In Latin
Pluvia lilium
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Zephyranthes
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Properties of Rain Lily and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Rain Lily and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Rain Lily and Schefflera. Rain Lily doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Rain Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Rain Lily 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 Rain Lily and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rain Lily and Schefflera
Season and care of Rain Lily and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Rain Lily and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rain Lily season is Spring and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Rain Lily is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Rain Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Rain Lily and Schefflera Physical Information
Rain Lily and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Rain Lily height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Rain Lily and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Rain Lily and Schefflera
Care of Rain Lily and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rain Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rain Lily 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.