Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Citrus nobilis, Murcott, Setoka
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates
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
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Never 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
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black sooty mold, Brown Rot, Citrus canker, Leafminers, Psyllids, Red blotch, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
cramps, Itchiness, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CITRUS x nobilis
Common Name
Schefflera
Tangor, Temple Orange
In Hindi
Schefflera
Tangor
In German
Schefflera
Tangor
In French
Schefflera
Tangor
In Spanish
Schefflera
Tangor
In Greek
Schefflera
Tangor
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Tangor
In Polish
Schefflera
Tangor
In Latin
Schefflera
Tangor
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Schefflera and Tangor
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Tangor? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Tangor. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Tangor doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Tangor 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 Tangor and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Tangor
Season and care of Schefflera and Tangor is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Tangor Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangor season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Tangor is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangor is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Tangor Physical Information
Schefflera and Tangor physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tangor height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Tangor are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Tangor
Care of Schefflera and Tangor include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangor 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 Tangor needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.