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About Schefflera and Verbena


About Verbena and Schefflera


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Annual   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Flowering Plants   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
America, Europe   

Types
Not Available   
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
50   
99+

Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites   
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
not available   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
900.00 cm   
99+
6.56 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
150.00 cm   
99+
10.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Dark Green, Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Dark Green, Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Obtuse   
Oblovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

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   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
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   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
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   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Not Available   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Not Available   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Not Available   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Flowers, Root   

Other Uses
Not Available   
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
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Apiales   
Lamiales   

Family
Araliaceae   
Verbenaceae   

Genus
Schefflera   
Verbena   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
700   
27
250   
99+

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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:

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.

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