Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Schefflera
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Schefflera
Tabernaemontana
In German
Schefflera
Tabernaemontana
In French
Schefflera
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Schefflera
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Schefflera
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Schefflera
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Schefflera
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Gentianales
Family
Araliaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Schefflera and Crape Jasmine
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Crape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Crape Jasmine. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Schefflera and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Schefflera and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Schefflera flower color: Not Available
Schefflera leaf color: Not Available
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Schefflera and Crape Jasmine
Care of Schefflera and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.