Schefflera

Lemon

About Schefflera and Lemon

Schefflera

Lemon

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Fruit

Origin

Asia

Types

Schefflera actinophylla

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron

Number of Varieties

90050

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Habitat

Bog Garden, Shaded sites

Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

900.00 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Obtuse

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Drought and Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Mites

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis

Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'

CITRUS limon

Common Name

Schefflera

Lemon

In Hindi

Schefflera

नींबू

In German

Schefflera

Citrone or Limone or Zitrone

In French

Schefflera

Citron or Citronnier

In Spanish

Schefflera

Limón or Limonero

In Greek

Schefflera

Λεμόνι [Lemóni]

In Portuguese

Schefflera

Limão

In Polish

Schefflera

Cytrynowy

In Latin

Schefflera

Limon

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Sapindales

Family

Araliaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Schefflera

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

70050

1 27800

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Properties of Schefflera and Lemon

Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Lemon? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Lemon. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Lemon 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 Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Schefflera and Lemon

Season and care of Schefflera and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.

Schefflera and Lemon Physical Information

Schefflera and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Lemon are as follows:

Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green

Care of Schefflera and Lemon

Care of Schefflera and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.