About Schefflera and Ohio Buckeye
Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
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United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange, Tan
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Schefflera
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Schefflera
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Schefflera
Ohio buckeye
In French
Schefflera
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Schefflera
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Schefflera
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Schefflera
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Schefflera
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Schefflera and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Ohio Buckeye. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Schefflera and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Schefflera and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Schefflera and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.