Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
-
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Schefflera
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
Schefflera
Phlox plant
In German
Schefflera
Phlox Pflanze
In French
Schefflera
plante Phlox
In Spanish
Schefflera
planta de Phlox
In Greek
Schefflera
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
Schefflera
planta Phlox
In Polish
Schefflera
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Schefflera
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Phlox
Season and care of Schefflera and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Schefflera and Phlox Physical Information
Schefflera and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Phlox are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Phlox
Care of Schefflera and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.