Schefflera

Blue Lotus

About Schefflera and Blue Lotus

Schefflera

Blue Lotus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Herbs

Origin

Eastern Africa

Types

Schefflera actinophylla

Number of Varieties

9004

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Habitat

Bog Garden, Shaded sites

Lowland, Ponds

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

900.00 cm80.00 cm

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm40.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Orange, Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Obtuse

Broadly Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

In Water, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

Plant grows in water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Mites

Aphids, White bugs

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis

Diabetes, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Schefflera

Blue Lotus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Nymphaeales

Family

Araliaceae

Nymphaeaceae

Genus

Schefflera

Nymphaea

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

7003

1 27800

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Properties of Schefflera and Blue Lotus

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

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Season and Care of Schefflera and Blue Lotus

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

Schefflera and Blue Lotus Physical Information

Schefflera and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Blue Lotus are as follows:

Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green

Care of Schefflera and Blue Lotus

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