Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
-
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
Flower Color
-
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
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Cleanser, Repellent
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, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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:
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.