Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Orange 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
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
reseeds
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
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
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Added to salads
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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Schefflera
Tangelo
In Hindi
Schefflera
Tangelo
In German
Schefflera
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Schefflera
Tangelo
In Spanish
Schefflera
Tangelo
In Greek
Schefflera
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Schefflera
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
Schefflera
Tangelo
In Latin
Schefflera
Tangelo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Properties of Schefflera and Tangelo
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Tangelo? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Tangelo. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Tangelo doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Tangelo 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 Tangelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Tangelo
Season and care of Schefflera and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Tangelo Physical Information
Schefflera and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Tangelo are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Tangelo
Care of Schefflera and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.