Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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
-
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Schefflera
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In German
Schefflera
Steckrübe
In French
Schefflera
rutabaga
In Spanish
Schefflera
nabo sueco
In Greek
Schefflera
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Rotavaga
In Polish
Schefflera
Rotavaga
In Latin
Schefflera
Rotavaga
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
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 Rutabaga
Season and care of Schefflera and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Rutabaga Physical Information
Schefflera and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Rutabaga are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Rutabaga
Care of Schefflera and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.