Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Schefflera
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Schefflera
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Schefflera
Rotkohl
In French
Schefflera
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Schefflera
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Schefflera
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Schefflera
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Schefflera
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Araliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Schefflera and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Schefflera and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Schefflera and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Schefflera and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Red Cabbage
Care of Schefflera and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.