Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Kniphofia uvaria
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Schefflera
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Schefflera
Tritoma
In German
Schefflera
Tritoma
In French
Schefflera
Tritoma
In Spanish
Schefflera
tritoma
In Greek
Schefflera
tritoma
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Tritoma
In Polish
Schefflera
Tritoma
In Latin
Schefflera
Trytoma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Araliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Schefflera and Tritoma
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Tritoma? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Tritoma. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Tritoma doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Tritoma 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 Tritoma and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Tritoma
Season and care of Schefflera and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Tritoma Physical Information
Schefflera and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Tritoma are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Tritoma
Care of Schefflera and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.