Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Bambusoideae
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
-
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
-
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Schefflera
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Schefflera
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Schefflera
Hedge Bambus
In French
Schefflera
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
Schefflera
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
Schefflera
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
Schefflera
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
Schefflera
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Schefflera and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Schefflera and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Schefflera and Hedge Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.