Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Palmate
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Schefflera
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
Schefflera
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Schefflera
Kapok baum
In French
Schefflera
Fromager
In Spanish
Schefflera
Ceiba
In Greek
Schefflera
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Mafumeira
In Polish
Schefflera
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Schefflera
Ceiba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Schefflera and Kapok
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Kapok? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Kapok. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Kapok doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Kapok 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 Kapok and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Kapok
Season and care of Schefflera and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Kapok Physical Information
Schefflera and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Kapok are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Kapok
Care of Schefflera and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.