Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Sophora secundiflora
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Purple, Blue Violet
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Drought Tolerant
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
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
Attracts
Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
SOPHORA secundiflora
Common Name
Schefflera
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Hindi
Schefflera
Texas Mountain Laurel
In German
Schefflera
Meskalbohne
In French
Schefflera
Calia secundiflora
In Spanish
Schefflera
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Greek
Schefflera
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Polish
Schefflera
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Latin
Schefflera
Texas Mountain Laurel
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Schefflera and Texas Mountain Laurel
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Texas Mountain Laurel? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Texas Mountain Laurel. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Texas Mountain Laurel doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Texas Mountain Laurel
Season and care of Schefflera and Texas Mountain Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Texas Mountain Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Texas Mountain Laurel Physical Information
Schefflera and Texas Mountain Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Texas Mountain Laurel are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Texas Mountain Laurel
Care of Schefflera and Texas Mountain Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.