Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Bulb Vegetable
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mites
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Cold, Irritate the mucus membrane, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Used as a dye
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
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ALLIUM cepa( Aggregatum Group)
Common Name
Schefflera
Scallion, Shallot
In Hindi
Schefflera
Shallot
In German
Schefflera
Schalotte
In French
Schefflera
échalote
In Spanish
Schefflera
chalote
In Greek
Schefflera
είδος κρεμμυδιού
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Sallot
In Polish
Schefflera
Sallot
In Latin
Schefflera
Sallot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Araliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Schefflera and Shallot
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Shallot? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Shallot. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Shallot doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Shallot 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 Shallot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Shallot
Season and care of Schefflera and Shallot is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Shallot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shallot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Shallot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Shallot is Neutral.
Schefflera and Shallot Physical Information
Schefflera and Shallot physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Shallot height is 30.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Shallot are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Shallot
Care of Schefflera and Shallot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shallot 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 Shallot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.