Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Fruit
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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 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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Schefflera
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
Schefflera
Sour cherry
In German
Schefflera
Sauerkirsche
In French
Schefflera
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Schefflera
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
Schefflera
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Ginja
In Polish
Schefflera
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Schefflera
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Schefflera and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Schefflera and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sour Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Schefflera and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Sour Cherry
Care of Schefflera and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.