Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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 Type
Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Schefflera
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
Schefflera
Philadelphus
In German
Schefflera
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Schefflera
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Schefflera
Philadelphus
In Greek
Schefflera
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Philadelphus
In Polish
Schefflera
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Schefflera
Philadelphus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Schefflera and Mock Orange
Season and care of Schefflera and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Mock Orange Physical Information
Schefflera and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Mock Orange are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Mock Orange
Care of Schefflera and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.