Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange, Light 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
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
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, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Schefflera
Papaya
In Hindi
Schefflera
पपीता
In German
Schefflera
Papaya
In French
Schefflera
Papaye
In Spanish
Schefflera
Papaya
In Greek
Schefflera
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Mamão
In Polish
Schefflera
Papaja
In Latin
Schefflera
Papaya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Araliaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Schefflera and Papaya
Season and care of Schefflera and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Papaya Physical Information
Schefflera and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Papaya are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Papaya
Care of Schefflera and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Papaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.