Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
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Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
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Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers
Other Uses
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Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Schefflera
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Schefflera
Heidekraut
In French
Schefflera
bruyère
In Spanish
Schefflera
brezo
In Greek
Schefflera
ερείκη
In Portuguese
Schefflera
urze
In Polish
Schefflera
wrzos
In Latin
Schefflera
Heather
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Heather
Season and care of Schefflera and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Heather is Acidic.
Schefflera and Heather Physical Information
Schefflera and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Heather are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Heather
Care of Schefflera and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.