Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
-
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Schefflera
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Schefflera
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Schefflera
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Schefflera
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Schefflera
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Schefflera
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Schefflera
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Schefflera
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Araliaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Malabar nut
Season and care of Schefflera and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Malabar nut Physical Information
Schefflera and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Malabar nut are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Malabar nut
Care of Schefflera and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.