Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Never Over-water, 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, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Mites
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
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'
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Common Name
Schefflera
Pride of Barbados
In Hindi
Schefflera
Pride of Barbados
In German
Schefflera
Stolz von Barbados
In French
Schefflera
Fierté de la Barbade
In Spanish
Schefflera
Orgullo de Barbados
In Greek
Schefflera
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Offs Pridi Varvias
In Polish
Schefflera
Pridi offs Varvias
In Latin
Schefflera
Pridi offs Varvias
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Schefflera and Pride of Barbados
Season and care of Schefflera and Pride of Barbados is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Pride of Barbados Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of Barbados season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Pride of Barbados Physical Information
Schefflera and Pride of Barbados physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Pride of Barbados are as follows:
Schefflera flower color: Not Available
Schefflera leaf color: Not Available
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Care of Schefflera and Pride of Barbados
Care of Schefflera and Pride of Barbados include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.