Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
-
Root, Seeds
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Schefflera
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Schefflera
बोतल ट्री
In German
Schefflera
Flaschenbaum
In French
Schefflera
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Schefflera
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Schefflera
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Schefflera
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Schefflera
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Schefflera
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Properties of Schefflera and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Bottle Tree. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Schefflera and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Schefflera and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Bottle Tree
Care of Schefflera and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove 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 Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.