Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
-
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Schefflera
Arbutus
In Hindi
Schefflera
सदाबहार
In German
Schefflera
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Schefflera
arbousier
In Spanish
Schefflera
Arbitus
In Greek
Schefflera
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Schefflera
árbuto
In Polish
Schefflera
mącznik
In Latin
Schefflera
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Araliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Arbutus
Season and care of Schefflera and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Arbutus Physical Information
Schefflera and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Arbutus are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Arbutus
Care of Schefflera and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.