Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Winged flax, Bristle flax, Fairy flax
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Blue, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Midseason Pruning, Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Cyanide poisoning
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Carminative, Emollient, Ophthalmic, Poultice, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Fibre, For making oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
LINUM perenne
Common Name
Schefflera
Perennial Flax, Blue flax, Alpine flax
In Hindi
Schefflera
Blue Flax Plant
In German
Schefflera
Blaue Flachspflanze
In French
Schefflera
Bleu lin Plante
In Spanish
Schefflera
Planta de lino azul
In Greek
Schefflera
Μπλε Λίνο Φυτών
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Planta do linho azul
In Polish
Schefflera
Niebieski roślin lnu
In Latin
Schefflera
Blue linum Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Linaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Schefflera and Blue Flax
Season and care of Schefflera and Blue Flax is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Blue Flax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Flax season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Blue Flax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Flax is Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Blue Flax Physical Information
Schefflera and Blue Flax physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blue Flax height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Blue Flax are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Blue Flax
Care of Schefflera and Blue Flax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Flax pruning is done Midseason Pruning, Prune in fall, 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 Blue Flax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.