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Schefflera
Schefflera

Persian Lime
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About Schefflera and Persian Lime

What is

Life Span

Annual
Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit

Origin

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Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Schefflera actinophylla
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime

Number of Varieties

90010
0 40000
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Habitat

Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Warm soil, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-9

Sunset Zone

21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

900.00 cm460.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

150.00 cm460.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

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White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Yellow, Green

Leaf Color in Spring

-
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

-
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

-
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Obtuse
Lance shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

-
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings
Grafting, Layering

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

-
Medium

Foliage Sheen

-
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Mites
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis
Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant

Part of Plant Used

-
Fruits

Other Uses

-
Cleanser, Repellent

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CITRUS latifolia

Common Name

Schefflera
Persian Lime

In Hindi

Schefflera
Persian lime

In German

Schefflera
Gewöhnliche Limette

In French

Schefflera
Citrus × latifolia

In Spanish

Schefflera
Citrus latifolia

In Greek

Schefflera
Persian lime

In Portuguese

Schefflera
Citrus × latifolia

In Polish

Schefflera
Persian lime

In Latin

Schefflera
Persian lime

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales
Sapindales

Family

Araliaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Schefflera
Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

70045
1 27800
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Properties of Schefflera and Persian Lime

Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Persian Lime? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Persian Lime. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Persian Lime doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Persian Lime 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 Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Schefflera and Persian Lime

Season and care of Schefflera and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Schefflera and Persian Lime Physical Information

Schefflera and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Persian Lime are as follows:

  • Schefflera flower color:

  • Schefflera leaf color:

  • Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple

  • Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Schefflera and Persian Lime

Care of Schefflera and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime 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 Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.