Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
-
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Schefflera
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Schefflera
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Schefflera
Crested Iris
In French
Schefflera
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Schefflera
Crested Iris
In Greek
Schefflera
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Crested Iris
In Polish
Schefflera
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Schefflera
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Araliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Schefflera and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Crested Iris. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Crested Iris
Season and care of Schefflera and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Crested Iris Physical Information
Schefflera and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Crested Iris are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Crested Iris
Care of Schefflera and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris pruning is done 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.