Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
-
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
bipinnate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Needs high amount of water
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Schefflera
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Schefflera
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Schefflera
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Schefflera
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Schefflera
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Schefflera
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Schefflera
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Schefflera
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Schefflera and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Schefflera and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Schefflera and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.