Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
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, Partial shade
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
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
Schefflera
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
Schefflera
Sun Star
In German
Schefflera
Sun Star
In French
Schefflera
Sun Star
In Spanish
Schefflera
Sun Star
In Greek
Schefflera
Sun Star
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Sun Star
In Polish
Schefflera
Sun Star
In Latin
Schefflera
Sun Star
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Araliaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Schefflera and Sun Star
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Sun Star? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Sun Star. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Sun Star doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Sun Star 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 Sun Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Sun Star
Season and care of Schefflera and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sun Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Sun Star Physical Information
Schefflera and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Sun Star are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Sun Star
Care of Schefflera and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.