Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Green, Purple
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Medium
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Mites
Insects, Wildlife
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
IRESINE herbstii
Common Name
Schefflera
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
In Hindi
Schefflera
Bloodleaf Plant
In German
Schefflera
Bloodleaf Pflanze
In French
Schefflera
Feuillesang Plante
In Spanish
Schefflera
Planta Sangrienta
In Greek
Schefflera
Bloodleaf φυτών
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Bloodleaf Planta
In Polish
Schefflera
Bloodleaf roślin
In Latin
Schefflera
Planta Bloodleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araliaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Gomphrenoideae
Properties of Schefflera and Bloodleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Bloodleaf? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Bloodleaf. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Bloodleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Bloodleaf 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 Bloodleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Bloodleaf
Season and care of Schefflera and Bloodleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Bloodleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bloodleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Bloodleaf is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Bloodleaf Physical Information
Schefflera and Bloodleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Bloodleaf are as follows:
Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Bloodleaf flower color:
- Bloodleaf leaf color: Red, Green and Purple
Care of Schefflera and Bloodleaf
Care of Schefflera and Bloodleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bloodleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.