Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
-
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
ditches, Lake margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
Green, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
-
extracted oil, Flowers
Other Uses
-
brewing beer
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
Common Name
Schefflera
Columbus Hops
In Hindi
Schefflera
साधारण राज़क
In German
Schefflera
Echter Hopfen
In French
Schefflera
Houblon
In Spanish
Schefflera
Humulus lupulus
In Greek
Schefflera
Columbus Hops
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Lúpulo
In Polish
Schefflera
Chmiel zwyczajny
In Latin
Schefflera
Columbus Hops
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Schefflera and Columbus Hops
Season and care of Schefflera and Columbus Hops is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Columbus Hops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Columbus Hops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Columbus Hops is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Columbus Hops is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Columbus Hops Physical Information
Schefflera and Columbus Hops physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Columbus Hops height is 370.00 cm and width 7.10 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Columbus Hops are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Columbus Hops
Care of Schefflera and Columbus Hops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Columbus Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, 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 Columbus Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.