Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
not provided
Flower Color
-
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Petunia
Common Name
Schefflera
Petunia
In Hindi
Schefflera
Petunia
In German
Schefflera
Petunie
In French
Schefflera
Pétunia
In Spanish
Schefflera
Petunia
In Greek
Schefflera
πετούνια
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Petúnia
In Polish
Schefflera
Petunia
In Latin
Schefflera
Petunia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Schefflera and Petunia
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Petunia? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Petunia. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Petunia doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Petunia 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 Petunia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Petunia
Season and care of Schefflera and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Petunia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Petunia is Neutral.
Schefflera and Petunia Physical Information
Schefflera and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Petunia are as follows:
Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Schefflera and Petunia
Care of Schefflera and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.