About Schefflera and Meadow Saffron
Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Keep ground moist
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Mites
Whiteflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Schefflera
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Schefflera
meadow saffron
In German
Schefflera
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Schefflera
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Schefflera
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Schefflera
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Schefflera
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Schefflera
autumnale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Schefflera and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Meadow Saffron. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Schefflera and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Schefflera and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Schefflera flower color: Not Available
Schefflera leaf color: Not Available
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Schefflera and Meadow Saffron
Care of Schefflera and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.