Schefflera

Gumbo Limbo

About Schefflera and Gumbo Limbo

Schefflera

Gumbo Limbo

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America

Types

Schefflera actinophylla

tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca

Number of Varieties

9001

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Habitat

Bog Garden, Shaded sites

Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

900.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm760.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Crimson, Copper

Leaf Color in Spring

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Obtuse

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis

allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Genus

Schefflera

Bursera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

70010

1 27800

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Properties of Schefflera and Gumbo Limbo

Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Gumbo Limbo? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Gumbo Limbo. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Gumbo Limbo 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 Gumbo Limbo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Schefflera and Gumbo Limbo

Season and care of Schefflera and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.

Schefflera and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information

Schefflera and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:

Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color:

Care of Schefflera and Gumbo Limbo

Care of Schefflera and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gumbo Limbo 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 Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.