Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Schefflera
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Schefflera
सागर अंगूर
In German
Schefflera
Sea Grape
In French
Schefflera
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Schefflera
Sea Grape
In Greek
Schefflera
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Sea Grape
In Polish
Schefflera
Sea Grape
In Latin
Schefflera
Uva mare
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araliaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Properties of Schefflera and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Sea Grape. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Sea Grape
Season and care of Schefflera and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Sea Grape Physical Information
Schefflera and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Sea Grape are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Sea Grape
Care of Schefflera and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.