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About Schefflera and Blue Hibiscus


About Blue Hibiscus and Schefflera


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Shrub   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Australia   

Types
Not Available   
Not available   

Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites   
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
9-11   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
900.00 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
150.00 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Obtuse   
Irregular   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings   
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

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   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch, Rust aphids   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

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   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Mites   
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects   

Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls   
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Showy   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Flowers, Leaves   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Decoration 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   
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'   
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'   

Common Name
Schefflera   
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus   

In Hindi
Schefflera   
Blue Hibiscus   

In German
Schefflera   
Blauer Hibiskus Baum   

In French
Schefflera   
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre   

In Spanish
Schefflera   
Azul árbol del hibisco   

In Greek
Schefflera   
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree   

In Portuguese
Schefflera   
Árvore azul do hibiscus   

In Polish
Schefflera   
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo   

In Latin
Schefflera   
Hibiscus lignum blue   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Apiales   
Malvales   

Family
Araliaceae   
Malvaceae   

Genus
Schefflera   
Alyogyne   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Hibisceae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Malvoideae   

Number of Species
700   
27
Not Available   

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Properties of Schefflera and Blue Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Blue Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Blue Hibiscus. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Blue Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Schefflera and Blue Hibiscus

Season and care of Schefflera and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Schefflera and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information

Schefflera and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:

Care of Schefflera and Blue Hibiscus

Care of Schefflera and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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