Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Banks, Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Canker, Root knot nematode
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Container, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Pachysandra terminalis
Common Name
Schefflera
Pachysandra, Japanese pachysandra, carpet box, Japanese spurge
In Hindi
Schefflera
जापानी रसदार पौधा
In German
Schefflera
japanische Spurge
In French
Schefflera
Euphorbe japonaise
In Spanish
Schefflera
Euphorbia japonesa
In Greek
Schefflera
Ιαπωνικά Ευφόρβιο
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Spurge japonês
In Polish
Schefflera
japoński Wilczomlecz
In Latin
Schefflera
Spurge Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Araliaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Schefflera and Japanese Spurge
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Japanese Spurge? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Japanese Spurge. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Japanese Spurge doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Japanese Spurge 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 Japanese Spurge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Japanese Spurge
Season and care of Schefflera and Japanese Spurge is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Japanese Spurge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Spurge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Japanese Spurge is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Spurge is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Japanese Spurge Physical Information
Schefflera and Japanese Spurge physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Japanese Spurge height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Japanese Spurge are as follows:
Schefflera flower color: Not Available
Schefflera leaf color: Not Available
Japanese Spurge flower color: White
- Japanese Spurge leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Schefflera and Japanese Spurge
Care of Schefflera and Japanese Spurge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Spurge 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 Japanese Spurge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.