Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
-
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rhizome division
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, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
-
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Iris germanica
Common Name
Schefflera
German Iris
In Hindi
Schefflera
German Iris
In German
Schefflera
German Iris
In French
Schefflera
German Iris
In Spanish
Schefflera
German Iris
In Greek
Schefflera
German Iris
In Portuguese
Schefflera
German Iris
In Polish
Schefflera
German Iris
In Latin
Schefflera
German Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Araliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Schefflera and German Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and German Iris? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and German Iris. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and German Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and German Iris 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 German Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and German Iris
Season and care of Schefflera and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and German Iris Physical Information
Schefflera and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and German Iris are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and German Iris
Care of Schefflera and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Iris 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 German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.