Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
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, 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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
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:
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.