Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
-
Red, Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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
Neutral
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
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
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, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
Common Name
Schefflera
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
In Hindi
Schefflera
Paprika Pepper
In German
Schefflera
Paprika -Pfeffer
In French
Schefflera
Paprika Pepper
In Spanish
Schefflera
Pimentón pimienta
In Greek
Schefflera
πάπρικα πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Paprika pimenta
In Polish
Schefflera
Papryka Papryka
In Latin
Schefflera
Paprika Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Paprika Pepper
Season and care of Schefflera and Paprika Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Paprika Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paprika Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Paprika Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Paprika Pepper is Neutral.
Schefflera and Paprika Pepper Physical Information
Schefflera and Paprika Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Paprika Pepper are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Paprika Pepper
Care of Schefflera and Paprika Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.