Schefflera

Verbena

About Schefflera and Verbena

Schefflera

Verbena

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Flowering Plants

Origin

America, Europe

Types

Schefflera actinophylla

Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana

Number of Varieties

90050

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Habitat

Bog Garden, Shaded sites

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99993-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

900.00 cm6.56 cm

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm10.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Obtuse

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Foliage Sheen

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Mites

Butterflies

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis

Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'

Purpletop Vervain

Common Name

Schefflera

Verbena

In Hindi

Schefflera

verbena

In German

Schefflera

Eisenkraut

In French

Schefflera

verveine

In Spanish

Schefflera

Verbena

In Greek

Schefflera

λουίζα

In Portuguese

Schefflera

verbena

In Polish

Schefflera

werbena

In Latin

Schefflera

Grindelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Lamiales

Family

Araliaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Schefflera

Verbena

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

700250

1 27800

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Properties of Schefflera and Verbena

Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Verbena? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Verbena. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Verbena 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 Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Schefflera and Verbena

Season and care of Schefflera and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Schefflera and Verbena Physical Information

Schefflera and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Verbena are as follows:

Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Schefflera and Verbena

Care of Schefflera and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.