Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Muscari armeniacum
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
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
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
-
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
-
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
MUSCARI
Common Name
Schefflera
Grape Hyacinth
In Hindi
Schefflera
अंगूर जलकुंभी
In German
Schefflera
Traubenhyazinthen
In French
Schefflera
Muscari
In Spanish
Schefflera
Muscari
In Greek
Schefflera
grape hyacinth
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Muscari
In Polish
Schefflera
Szafirek
In Latin
Schefflera
Muscari
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Araliaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Schefflera and Grape Hyacinth
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Grape Hyacinth? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Grape Hyacinth. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Grape Hyacinth doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Grape Hyacinth
Season and care of Schefflera and Grape Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Grape Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Hyacinth season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Grape Hyacinth is while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Hyacinth is .
Schefflera and Grape Hyacinth Physical Information
Schefflera and Grape Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Grape Hyacinth height is 15.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Grape Hyacinth are as follows:
Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
- Grape Hyacinth leaf color:
Care of Schefflera and Grape Hyacinth
Care of Schefflera and Grape Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.