Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
-
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
AMMI majus
Common Name
Schefflera
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Schefflera
बिशप निराना
In German
Schefflera
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Schefflera
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Schefflera
biznaga
In Greek
Schefflera
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Schefflera
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Schefflera
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Schefflera
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Schefflera and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Schefflera and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Schefflera and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Bishop's Weed
Care of Schefflera and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.