Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, 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 a lot of watering, Requires 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Flies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
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, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Schefflera
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
Schefflera
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Schefflera
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Schefflera
Épazote
In Spanish
Schefflera
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Schefflera
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Schefflera
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Schefflera
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araliaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Dysphania
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Schefflera and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Schefflera and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Schefflera and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Mexican Tea
Care of Schefflera and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.