Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Needle like
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
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
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Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Schefflera
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
Schefflera
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Schefflera
Waldkiefer
In French
Schefflera
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
Schefflera
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
Schefflera
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Schefflera
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
Schefflera
Scott abiit
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Schefflera and Scot Pine
Season and care of Schefflera and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Scot Pine Physical Information
Schefflera and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Scot Pine are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Scot Pine
Care of Schefflera and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.