Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Perennial
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
White, Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Semi-Double
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
Common Name
Schefflera
African violet
In Hindi
Schefflera
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
In German
Schefflera
African Violet
In French
Schefflera
African Violet
In Spanish
Schefflera
Violeta africana
In Greek
Schefflera
African Violet
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Violet africano
In Polish
Schefflera
African Violet
In Latin
Schefflera
African Violet
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Cyrtandroideae
Properties of Schefflera and African Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and African Violet? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and African Violet. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and African Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and African Violet has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis. 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 Schefflera and African Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and African Violet
Season and care of Schefflera and African Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and African Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for African Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and African Violet Physical Information
Schefflera and African Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and African Violet are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and African Violet
Care of Schefflera and African Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.