Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Plant Season
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Water daily during growing season
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 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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
-
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Schefflera
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Schefflera
सागौन
In German
Schefflera
Teak
In French
Schefflera
Teak
In Spanish
Schefflera
Teak
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Teak
In Polish
Schefflera
Teak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Schefflera and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Teak? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Teak. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Teak 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 Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Teak
Season and care of Schefflera and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Teak Physical Information
Schefflera and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Teak are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Teak
Care of Schefflera and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.