Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Advance, Champagne, Emanuel
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 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
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Olive, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark 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, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
dilation of pupils, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used as an ingredient in coffee, 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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ERIOBOTRYA japonica
Common Name
Schefflera
Japanese Plum Loquat, Loquat
In Hindi
Schefflera
Loquat
In German
Schefflera
Mispel
In French
Schefflera
nèfle
In Spanish
Schefflera
níspero
In Greek
Schefflera
μούσμουλο
In Portuguese
Schefflera
nêspera
In Polish
Schefflera
loquat
In Latin
Schefflera
loquat
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Eriobotrya
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Schefflera and Loquat
Season and care of Schefflera and Loquat is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Loquat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loquat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Loquat is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Loquat is Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Loquat Physical Information
Schefflera and Loquat physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Loquat height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Loquat are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Loquat
Care of Schefflera and Loquat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Loquat 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 Loquat needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.