Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
-
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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 Type
Loam
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Schefflera
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Schefflera
Bluebeard
In German
Schefflera
Blaubart
In French
Schefflera
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Schefflera
Barba Azul
In Greek
Schefflera
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Barba Azul
In Polish
Schefflera
Sinobrody
In Latin
Schefflera
Bluebeard
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Araliaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Schefflera and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Bluebeard. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Bluebeard
Season and care of Schefflera and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Bluebeard Physical Information
Schefflera and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Bluebeard are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Bluebeard
Care of Schefflera and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.