Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
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Europe, Western Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
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Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Schefflera
Pear
In Hindi
Schefflera
नाशपाती
In German
Schefflera
Birne
In French
Schefflera
Poire
In Spanish
Schefflera
Pera
In Greek
Schefflera
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Pera
In Polish
Schefflera
Gruszka
In Latin
Schefflera
Orbis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Schefflera and Pear
Season and care of Schefflera and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Schefflera and Pear Physical Information
Schefflera and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Pear are as follows:
Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Pear flower color: White
- Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Care of Schefflera and Pear
Care of Schefflera and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.