Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
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'
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Schefflera
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
Schefflera
Bassia scoparia
In German
Schefflera
Besen-Radmelde
In French
Schefflera
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
Schefflera
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
Schefflera
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
Schefflera
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
Schefflera
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araliaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Camphorosmoideae
Season and Care of Schefflera and Kochia
Season and care of Schefflera and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kochia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Kochia Physical Information
Schefflera and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Kochia are as follows:
Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Kochia flower color:
- Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Care of Schefflera and Kochia
Care of Schefflera and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.