Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Schefflera
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Schefflera
सेम फली
In German
Schefflera
Limabohne
In French
Schefflera
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Schefflera
Haba
In Greek
Schefflera
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Schefflera
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Schefflera
Lima Bean
In Latin
Schefflera
Lima Bean
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Schefflera and Lima Bean
Season and care of Schefflera and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Lima Bean Physical Information
Schefflera and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Lima Bean are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Lima Bean
Care of Schefflera and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.