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About Schefflera and Azalea


About Azalea and Schefflera


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Broadleaf Evergreen   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites   
Forests   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
8-11   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
21,22   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
900.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
150.00 cm   
99+
90.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Obtuse   
Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
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   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering   
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic   

Soil Type
Loam   
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   
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   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Mites   
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil   

Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls   
Bonsai, Cottage Garden   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Flowers, Leaves   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Apiales   
Ericales   

Family
Araliaceae   
Ericaceae   

Genus
Schefflera   
Rhododendron   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Rhodoreae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Ericoideae   

Number of Species
700   
27
1024   
18

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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:

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.

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