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About Schefflera and Chrysanthemum


About Chrysanthemum and Schefflera


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Shrubs   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Asia, Northeastern Europe   

Types
Not Available   
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
13   
99+

Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites   
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9-2   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
900.00 cm   
99+
2.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
150.00 cm   
99+
1.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Brown, Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green, Sea Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green, Sea Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Obtuse   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Fall, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings   
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering   
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Loam   
Well drained   

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   
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Mites   
Butterflies   

Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis   
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls   
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Employed in herbal medicine, 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   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'   
Chrysanthemums   

Common Name
Schefflera   
Chrysanths   

In Hindi
Schefflera   
Chrysanthemums   

In German
Schefflera   
Chrysanthemen   

In French
Schefflera   
Chrysanthèmes   

In Spanish
Schefflera   
Crisantemos   

In Greek
Schefflera   
χρυσάνθεμα   

In Portuguese
Schefflera   
Crisântemos   

In Polish
Schefflera   
Chryzantemy   

In Latin
Schefflera   
Chrysanthemums   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Apiales   
Asterales   

Family
Araliaceae   
Asteraceae   

Genus
Schefflera   
Chrysanthemum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Anthemideae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
700   
27
50   
99+

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Properties of Schefflera and Chrysanthemum

Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Chrysanthemum? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Chrysanthemum. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Schefflera and Chrysanthemum

Season and care of Schefflera and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Schefflera and Chrysanthemum Physical Information

Schefflera and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Chrysanthemum are as follows:

Care of Schefflera and Chrysanthemum

Care of Schefflera and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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