Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Fruit Tree
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wind
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Malpighia emarginata
Common Name
Schefflera
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
In Hindi
Schefflera
Acerola Tree
In German
Schefflera
Acerola Baum
In French
Schefflera
Acerola Arbre
In Spanish
Schefflera
Árbol de acerola
In Greek
Schefflera
Acerola Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Árvore acerola
In Polish
Schefflera
Acerola Drzewo
In Latin
Schefflera
Acerola ligno
Order
Apiales
Malpighiales
Family
Araliaceae
Malpighiaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Malpighia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Schefflera and Acerola
Season and care of Schefflera and Acerola is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Acerola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Acerola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Acerola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Acerola is Alkaline.
Schefflera and Acerola Physical Information
Schefflera and Acerola physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Acerola are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Acerola
Care of Schefflera and Acerola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.