Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Mites
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ALOPECURUS
Common Name
Schefflera
Foxtail Grass
In Hindi
Schefflera
Foxtail Grass
In German
Schefflera
Foxtail Grass
In French
Schefflera
Foxtail Grass
In Spanish
Schefflera
Hierba de cola de zorra
In Greek
Schefflera
αλωπέκουρου Grass
In Portuguese
Schefflera
grama de foxtail
In Polish
Schefflera
ber trawy
In Latin
Schefflera
panicum Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Alopecurus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Schefflera and Foxtail Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Foxtail Grass? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Foxtail Grass. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Foxtail Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Foxtail Grass 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 Foxtail Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Foxtail Grass
Season and care of Schefflera and Foxtail Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Foxtail Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Foxtail Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Foxtail Grass Physical Information
Schefflera and Foxtail Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Foxtail Grass are as follows:
Schefflera flower color: Not Available
Schefflera leaf color: Not Available
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
- Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Schefflera and Foxtail Grass
Care of Schefflera and Foxtail Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.