Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Schefflera
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Schefflera
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Schefflera
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Schefflera
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Schefflera
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Schefflera
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Schefflera
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Schefflera
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Schefflera and Sarcococca confusa
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Sarcococca confusa? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Sarcococca confusa. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Sarcococca confusa doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Sarcococca confusa 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 Sarcococca confusa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Schefflera and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Schefflera and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Schefflera flower color: Not Available
Schefflera leaf color: Not Available
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Schefflera and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Schefflera and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.