Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
China, Japan
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
  
Alternate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune after harvesting
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Mites
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
  
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
  
ARDISIA japonica
  
Common Name
Schefflera
  
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
  
In Hindi
Schefflera
  
Japanese Ardisia
  
In German
Schefflera
  
Japanese Ardisia
  
In French
Schefflera
  
Japanese Ardisia
  
In Spanish
Schefflera
  
Ardisia japonica
  
In Greek
Schefflera
  
Japanese Ardisia
  
In Portuguese
Schefflera
  
Japanese Ardisia
  
In Polish
Schefflera
  
Japanese Ardisia
  
In Latin
Schefflera
  
Japanese Ardisia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Apiales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Araliaceae
  
Myrsinaceae
  
Genus
Schefflera
  
Ardisia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Schefflera and Japanese Ardisia
Season and care of Schefflera and Japanese Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Japanese Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Japanese Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic.
Schefflera and Japanese Ardisia Physical Information
Schefflera and Japanese Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Japanese Ardisia are as follows:
Schefflera flower color: Not Available
Schefflera leaf color: Not Available
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Schefflera and Japanese Ardisia
Care of Schefflera and Japanese Ardisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.