Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Dental erosion
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
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Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Schefflera
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
Schefflera
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Schefflera
Bearss Kalk
In French
Schefflera
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
Schefflera
Bearss cal
In Greek
Schefflera
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Bearss cal
In Polish
Schefflera
bearss wapna
In Latin
Schefflera
bearss lime
Family
Araliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Schefflera and Bearss Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Bearss Lime? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Bearss Lime. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Bearss Lime doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Schefflera and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Schefflera and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Bearss Lime
Care of Schefflera and Bearss Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.