Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Obtuse
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
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?
Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Allergy
Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Schefflera
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Schefflera
In German
Rhabarber
Schefflera
In French
Rhubarbe
Schefflera
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Schefflera
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Schefflera
In Polish
Rabarbar
Schefflera
In Latin
RHEUM
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Rhubarb and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Rhubarb and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Rhubarb and Schefflera. Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Schefflera
Season and care of Rhubarb and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Schefflera season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhubarb and Schefflera Physical Information
Rhubarb and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Rhubarb and Schefflera
Care of Rhubarb and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb 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.