Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Foundation, Landscape
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CLEOME hassleriana
Common Name
Schefflera
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
In Hindi
Schefflera
Pink Queen
In German
Schefflera
rosa Königin
In French
Schefflera
Reine rose
In Spanish
Schefflera
Reina de color rosa
In Greek
Schefflera
ροζ Βασίλισσα
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Rainha -de-rosa
In Polish
Schefflera
Różowa Królowa
In Latin
Schefflera
Regina Pink
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Araliaceae
Cleomaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Schefflera and Pink Queen
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Pink Queen? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Pink Queen. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Pink Queen doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Pink Queen
Season and care of Schefflera and Pink Queen is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Pink Queen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Queen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Pink Queen is Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Pink Queen Physical Information
Schefflera and Pink Queen physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Pink Queen are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Pink Queen
Care of Schefflera and Pink Queen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.