Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
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Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
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Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Does not require regular watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Wood
Other Uses
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Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Schefflera
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
Schefflera
Macaw
In Spanish
Schefflera
guacamayo
In Portuguese
Schefflera
arara
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araliaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Schefflera and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Macaw. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Macaw
Season and care of Schefflera and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Macaw Physical Information
Schefflera and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Macaw are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Macaw
Care of Schefflera and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.