Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Annona reticulate
Common Name
Schefflera
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
In Hindi
Schefflera
ramphal
In German
Schefflera
Netzannone
In French
Schefflera
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
In Spanish
Schefflera
Annona reticulata
In Greek
Schefflera
Ramphal
In Portuguese
Schefflera
coração-de-boi
In Polish
Schefflera
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
In Latin
Schefflera
Ramphal
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Magnoliales
Family
Araliaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Schefflera and Ramphal
Season and care of Schefflera and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ramphal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Ramphal Physical Information
Schefflera and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Ramphal are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Ramphal
Care of Schefflera and Ramphal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.