Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Freestone, Clingstone
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Schefflera
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In Hindi
Schefflera
डोनट पीच
In German
Schefflera
Donut Pfirsich
In French
Schefflera
Donut Peach
In Spanish
Schefflera
Donut Peach
In Greek
Schefflera
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Donut Peach
In Polish
Schefflera
Donut Peach
In Latin
Schefflera
Donut Peach
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Schefflera and Donut Peach
Season and care of Schefflera and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Donut Peach Physical Information
Schefflera and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Donut Peach are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Donut Peach
Care of Schefflera and Donut Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.