Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Star anise and more
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
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
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Schefflera
Anise
In Hindi
Schefflera
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Schefflera
Anis
In French
Schefflera
Anis
In Spanish
Schefflera
Anís
In Greek
Schefflera
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Schefflera
anis
In Polish
Schefflera
Anyż
In Latin
Schefflera
Anethum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Anise
Season and care of Schefflera and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Schefflera and Anise Physical Information
Schefflera and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Anise are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Anise
Care of Schefflera and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.