Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 Type
Loam
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
-
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Schefflera
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Schefflera
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Schefflera
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Schefflera
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Schefflera
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Schefflera
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Schefflera
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Schefflera
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Schefflera and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Powder Puff Tree. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Schefflera and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Schefflera and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Schefflera and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.