Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
-
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 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
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Does not require 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
-
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
JUNCUS effusus
Common Name
Schefflera
Soft Rush
In Hindi
Schefflera
Soft Rush
In German
Schefflera
Soft Rush
In French
Schefflera
Soft Rush
In Spanish
Schefflera
Soft Rush
In Greek
Schefflera
Soft Rush
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Soft Rush
In Polish
Schefflera
Soft Rush
In Latin
Schefflera
Soft Rush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Common Rush
Season and care of Schefflera and Common Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Common Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Rush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Common Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Common Rush Physical Information
Schefflera and Common Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Common Rush are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Common Rush
Care of Schefflera and Common Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Common Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.