Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
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North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
-
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
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Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Schefflera
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Schefflera
Silver Maple
In German
Schefflera
Silver Maple
In French
Schefflera
érable argenté
In Spanish
Schefflera
arce plateado
In Greek
Schefflera
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Schefflera
plátano de prata
In Polish
Schefflera
Silver Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Schefflera and Silver Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Silver Maple? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Silver Maple. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Silver Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Silver Maple
Season and care of Schefflera and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Silver Maple Physical Information
Schefflera and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Silver Maple are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Silver Maple
Care of Schefflera and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.