Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
tecolate strain
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Lawn, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires plenty of water during 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Attracts
Mites
Insects, pollinators
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
along a porch, deck or patio, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Basketary, deer resistant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
RANUNCULUS asiaticus
Common Name
Schefflera
Garden Ranunculus, Persian Buttercup
In Hindi
Schefflera
Persian Buttercup
In German
Schefflera
Asiatischer Hahnenfuß
In French
Schefflera
Renoncule des fleuristes
In Spanish
Schefflera
Persian Buttercup
In Greek
Schefflera
Persian Buttercup
In Portuguese
Schefflera
ranúnculo
In Polish
Schefflera
Jaskier azjatycki
In Latin
Schefflera
Persian Buttercup
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Order
Apiales
Ranunculales
Family
Araliaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Schefflera and Persian Buttercup
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Persian Buttercup? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Persian Buttercup. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Persian Buttercup doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Persian Buttercup 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 Persian Buttercup and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Persian Buttercup
Season and care of Schefflera and Persian Buttercup is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Persian Buttercup Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Buttercup season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Persian Buttercup is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Buttercup is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Persian Buttercup Physical Information
Schefflera and Persian Buttercup physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Persian Buttercup height is 25.40 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Persian Buttercup are as follows:
Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Persian Buttercup flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Persian Buttercup leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Schefflera and Persian Buttercup
Care of Schefflera and Persian Buttercup include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Buttercup 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 Persian Buttercup needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.