Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Castanea mollissima
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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 in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Schefflera
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Schefflera
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Schefflera
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Schefflera
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Schefflera
Castaño chino
In Greek
Schefflera
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Schefflera
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Schefflera
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Schefflera
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Castanea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Schefflera and Chinese Chestnut
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Chinese Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Chinese Chestnut. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Chinese Chestnut doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Chinese Chestnut 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 Chinese Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Schefflera and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Schefflera and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Schefflera and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.