Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
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Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Schefflera
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Schefflera
Capnoides
In German
Schefflera
Capnoides
In French
Schefflera
capnoides
In Spanish
Schefflera
Capnoides
In Greek
Schefflera
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Capnoides
In Polish
Schefflera
Capnoides
In Latin
Schefflera
capnoides
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Araliaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Schefflera and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Capnoides. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Capnoides doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Capnoides 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 Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Capnoides
Season and care of Schefflera and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Capnoides Physical Information
Schefflera and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Capnoides are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Capnoides
Care of Schefflera and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.