Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
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Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Schefflera
In Hindi
red alder
Schefflera
In German
rot-Erle
Schefflera
In French
aulne rouge
Schefflera
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Schefflera
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Schefflera
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Schefflera
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Schefflera
In Latin
red alnus
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Red Alder and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Red Alder and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Red Alder and Schefflera. Red Alder doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Red Alder does not have fragrant flowers. Red Alder 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 Red Alder and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Alder and Schefflera
Season and care of Red Alder and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Schefflera Physical Information
Red Alder and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Red Alder and Schefflera
Care of Red Alder and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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.