Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Citrus
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Acidic, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Schefflera
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
Schefflera
Meyer Lemon
In German
Schefflera
Meyer Lemon
In French
Schefflera
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Schefflera
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Schefflera
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Schefflera
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Schefflera
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Properties of Schefflera and Meyer Lemon
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Meyer Lemon? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Meyer Lemon. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Meyer Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Schefflera and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Schefflera and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Meyer Lemon
Care of Schefflera and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.