Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Silver
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental 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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Common Name
Schefflera
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
In Hindi
Schefflera
Russian Sage
In German
Schefflera
russische Sage
In French
Schefflera
sabio ruso
In Spanish
Schefflera
Sage ruso
In Greek
Schefflera
Ρωσική Sage
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Sábio russo
In Polish
Schefflera
rosyjski Sage
In Latin
Schefflera
Russian Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Perovskia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Schefflera and Russian Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Russian Sage? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Russian Sage. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Russian Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Russian Sage 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 Russian Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Russian Sage
Season and care of Schefflera and Russian Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Russian Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Russian Sage Physical Information
Schefflera and Russian Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Russian Sage are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Russian Sage
Care of Schefflera and Russian Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.