Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Average
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
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Schefflera
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
Schefflera
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Schefflera
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Schefflera
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Schefflera
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Schefflera
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Schefflera
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Schefflera
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Barnadesioideae
Properties of Schefflera and Timor Black Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Timor Black Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Timor Black Bamboo. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Timor Black Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Timor Black Bamboo 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 Timor Black Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Schefflera and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Schefflera and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Schefflera and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Timor Black Bamboo 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 Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.