Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, H1, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
-
Double, Semi-Double
Attracts
Mites
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Schefflera
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Schefflera
Pot Marigold
In German
Schefflera
Ringelblume
In French
Schefflera
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Schefflera
Caléndula
In Greek
Schefflera
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Schefflera
pot Marigold
In Polish
Schefflera
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Schefflera
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Schefflera
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Schefflera and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Schefflera and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Schefflera and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Pot Marigold
Care of Schefflera and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.