Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
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Southwestern United States, California
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Schefflera
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Schefflera
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Schefflera
Kracher penstemon
In French
Schefflera
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Schefflera
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Schefflera
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Schefflera
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Schefflera
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Araliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Schefflera and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Firecracker Penstemon. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Schefflera and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Schefflera and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Schefflera and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.