Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
it is a type of lily
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Bluffs, bottomlands, ditches, limestone outcrops, meadows, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Rodent, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ZEPHYRANTHES atamasco
Common Name
Schefflera
Atamasco Lily, Rain Lily
In Hindi
Schefflera
वर्षा लिली
In German
Schefflera
regen-Lilie
In French
Schefflera
pluie Lily
In Spanish
Schefflera
lirio de la lluvia
In Greek
Schefflera
βροχή Lily
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Lily chuva
In Polish
Schefflera
deszcz Lily
In Latin
Schefflera
Pluvia lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Zephyranthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Schefflera and Rain Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Rain Lily? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Rain Lily. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Rain Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Rain Lily 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 Rain Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Rain Lily
Season and care of Schefflera and Rain Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Rain Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rain Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Rain Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Rain Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Rain Lily Physical Information
Schefflera and Rain Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Rain Lily height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Rain Lily are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Rain Lily
Care of Schefflera and Rain Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rain Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rain Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.