Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
Mites
Allergy
Pollen
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
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Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Schefflera
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Schefflera
In German
Red Buckeye
Schefflera
In French
Red Buckeye
Schefflera
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Schefflera
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Schefflera
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Schefflera
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Red Buckeye and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Schefflera. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Buckeye and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Schefflera
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Schefflera Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Red Buckeye and Schefflera
Care of Red Buckeye and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye 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.