Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Schefflera
Turnip
In German
Schefflera
Rübe
In French
Schefflera
Navet
In Spanish
Schefflera
Nabo
In Greek
Schefflera
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Nabo
In Polish
Schefflera
Rzepa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Araliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Schefflera and Turnip
Season and care of Schefflera and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Turnip Physical Information
Schefflera and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Turnip are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Turnip
Care of Schefflera and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.