Schefflera

Azalea

About Schefflera and Azalea

Schefflera

Azalea

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Types

Schefflera actinophylla

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Number of Varieties

90010

0 40000

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Habitat

Bog Garden, Shaded sites

Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99998-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

900.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Obtuse

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

Attracts

Mites

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

Common Name

Schefflera

Evergreen Azalea

In Hindi

Schefflera

Azalea

In German

Schefflera

Azalee

In French

Schefflera

azalée

In Spanish

Schefflera

azalea

In Greek

Schefflera

αζάλεα

In Portuguese

Schefflera

Azalea

In Polish

Schefflera

azalia

In Latin

Schefflera

Azalea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Ericales

Family

Araliaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Schefflera

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

7001024

1 27800

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Properties of Schefflera and Azalea

Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Azalea? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Azalea. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Azalea doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Azalea 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 Azalea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Schefflera and Azalea

Season and care of Schefflera and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Azalea is Acidic.

Schefflera and Azalea Physical Information

Schefflera and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Azalea are as follows:

Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Schefflera and Azalea

Care of Schefflera and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Azalea pruning is done 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 Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.