Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
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Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Bark
Other Uses
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Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Schefflera
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
Schefflera
फर्न पाइन
In German
Schefflera
Fern Pinien
In French
Schefflera
pin Fern
In Spanish
Schefflera
pino helecho
In Greek
Schefflera
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Schefflera
pinho Fern
In Polish
Schefflera
Fern sosna
In Latin
Schefflera
Fern pinus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Podocarpaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Afrocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Schefflera and Fern Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Fern Pine? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Fern Pine. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Fern Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Fern Pine
Season and care of Schefflera and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Fern Pine Physical Information
Schefflera and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Fern Pine are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Fern Pine
Care of Schefflera and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.