Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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, Alkaline
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
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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
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
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Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Schefflera
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Schefflera
candlenut पेड़
In German
Schefflera
Candlenut Baum
In French
Schefflera
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Schefflera
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Schefflera
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Schefflera
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Schefflera
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Schefflera
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Apiales
Malpighiales
Family
Araliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Schefflera and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Candlenut. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Candlenut 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 Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Candlenut
Season and care of Schefflera and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Candlenut Physical Information
Schefflera and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Candlenut are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Candlenut
Care of Schefflera and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.