Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
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Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Schefflera
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Schefflera
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Schefflera
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Schefflera
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Schefflera
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Schefflera
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Schefflera
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Schefflera
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Araliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Schefflera and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Kukui. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Kukui
Season and care of Schefflera and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Kukui Physical Information
Schefflera and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Kukui are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Kukui
Care of Schefflera and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.