Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
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, Groundcover
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
In Hindi
Schefflera
Twinleaf
In German
Schefflera
Twinleaf
In French
Schefflera
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Schefflera
Twinleaf
In Greek
Schefflera
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Twinleaf
In Polish
Schefflera
Twinleaf
In Latin
Schefflera
Twinleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Ranunculales
Family
Araliaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Schefflera and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Twinleaf. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Twinleaf
Season and care of Schefflera and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Twinleaf Physical Information
Schefflera and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Twinleaf are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Twinleaf
Care of Schefflera and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.