Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
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North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
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Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Layering, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
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Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Schefflera
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Schefflera
red alder
In German
Schefflera
rot-Erle
In French
Schefflera
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Schefflera
aliso rojo
In Greek
Schefflera
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Schefflera
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Schefflera
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Schefflera
red alnus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Schefflera and Red Alder
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Red Alder. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Red Alder doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Red Alder 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 Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Red Alder
Season and care of Schefflera and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Red Alder Physical Information
Schefflera and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Red Alder are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Red Alder
Care of Schefflera and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.