Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
-
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Schefflera
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Schefflera
Applemint Tree
In German
Schefflera
Applemint Baum
In French
Schefflera
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Schefflera
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Schefflera
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Schefflera
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Schefflera
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Applemint
Season and care of Schefflera and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Applemint Physical Information
Schefflera and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Applemint are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Applemint
Care of Schefflera and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.