Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
-
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Herb
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Medium
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
Clay, 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
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CARUM carvi
Common Name
Schefflera
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
In Hindi
Schefflera
शाहजीरा
In German
Schefflera
Kümmel
In French
Schefflera
carvi
In Spanish
Schefflera
alcaravea
In Greek
Schefflera
κύμινο
In Portuguese
Schefflera
alcaravia
In Polish
Schefflera
kminek
In Latin
Schefflera
Caraway
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Caraway
Season and care of Schefflera and Caraway is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Caraway Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caraway season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Caraway Physical Information
Schefflera and Caraway physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Caraway are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Caraway
Care of Schefflera and Caraway include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.