Schefflera

Ragged Robin

About Schefflera and Ragged Robin

Schefflera

Ragged Robin

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Perennial

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia

Types

Schefflera actinophylla

Number of Varieties

90030

0 40000

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Habitat

Bog Garden, Shaded sites

damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99993-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

900.00 cm61.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Bronze, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Obtuse

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Healthy tree

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Mites

Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis

allergic reaction

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Bog Garden, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'

LYCHNIS flos-cuculi

Common Name

Schefflera

Ragged Robin

In Hindi

Schefflera

Ragged Robin

In German

Schefflera

Kuckucks-Lichtnelke

In French

Schefflera

Ragged Robin

In Spanish

Schefflera

petirrojo desigual

In Greek

Schefflera

ragged Robin

In Portuguese

Schefflera

Ragged Robin

In Polish

Schefflera

Ragged Robin

In Latin

Schefflera

Robin ragged

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Equisetopsida

Order

Apiales

Caryophyllales

Family

Araliaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Schefflera

Lychnis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

70060

1 27800

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Properties of Schefflera and Ragged Robin

Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Ragged Robin? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Ragged Robin. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Ragged Robin doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Schefflera and Ragged Robin

Season and care of Schefflera and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Schefflera and Ragged Robin Physical Information

Schefflera and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Ragged Robin are as follows:

Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green

Care of Schefflera and Ragged Robin

Care of Schefflera and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.