Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Partial Sun, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Schefflera
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Schefflera
Raintree
In German
Schefflera
raintree
In French
Schefflera
raintree
In Spanish
Schefflera
raintree
In Greek
Schefflera
Raintree
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Raintree
In Polish
Schefflera
Raintree
In Latin
Schefflera
Raintree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Raintree
Season and care of Schefflera and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Raintree Physical Information
Schefflera and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Raintree are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Raintree
Care of Schefflera and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raintree 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.