Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Cuneate
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
-
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Schefflera
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Schefflera
Tilaka
In German
Schefflera
Tilapia
In French
Schefflera
Tilapia
In Spanish
Schefflera
tilapia
In Greek
Schefflera
tilaka
In Portuguese
Schefflera
tilaka
In Polish
Schefflera
tilakiem
In Latin
Schefflera
tilaka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Schefflera and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Tilaka. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Tilaka
Season and care of Schefflera and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Tilaka Physical Information
Schefflera and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Tilaka are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Tilaka
Care of Schefflera and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.