Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves
Other Uses
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Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Schefflera
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Schefflera
फ्लॉक्स
In German
Schefflera
Phlox
In French
Schefflera
Phlox
In Spanish
Schefflera
Phlox
In Greek
Schefflera
Phlox
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Phlox
In Polish
Schefflera
Phlox
In Latin
Schefflera
Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Schefflera and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Schefflera and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Schefflera and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Garden Phlox
Care of Schefflera and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.