Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
-
World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
-
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole 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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Schefflera
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
Schefflera
Ribbon Grass
In German
Schefflera
rohrglanzgras
In French
Schefflera
roseau
In Spanish
Schefflera
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
Schefflera
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
Schefflera
caniço-malhado
In Polish
Schefflera
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
Schefflera
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Phalaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Schefflera and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Schefflera and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Ribbon Grass
Care of Schefflera and Ribbon Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.