Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Requires a lot of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
-
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Schefflera
Giant Reed
In German
Schefflera
Pfahlrohr
In French
Schefflera
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Schefflera
Arundo donax
In Greek
Schefflera
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Schefflera
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Schefflera
Arundo donax
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Season and Care of Schefflera and Giant Reed
Season and care of Schefflera and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Giant Reed Physical Information
Schefflera and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Giant Reed are as follows:
Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Giant Reed flower color:
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Schefflera and Giant Reed
Care of Schefflera and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.