Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
-
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Robusta blue, Robusta green, Curvula
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Gray, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Yellow, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
conjunctivitis, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as a grain, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
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, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ERAGROSTIS curvula
Common Name
Schefflera
Weeping Lovegrass
In Hindi
Schefflera
Weeping Lovegrass
In German
Schefflera
Weinend lovegrass
In French
Schefflera
Weeping lovegrass
In Spanish
Schefflera
Pasto llorón
In Greek
Schefflera
κλάμα Lovegrass
In Portuguese
Schefflera
chorando lovegrass
In Polish
Schefflera
Płacząca Lovegrass
In Latin
Schefflera
Plorans Lovegrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Eragrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Chloridoideae
Properties of Schefflera and Weeping Lovegrass
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Weeping Lovegrass? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Weeping Lovegrass. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Weeping Lovegrass doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Weeping Lovegrass 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 Weeping Lovegrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Weeping Lovegrass
Season and care of Schefflera and Weeping Lovegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Weeping Lovegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Lovegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Weeping Lovegrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Weeping Lovegrass Physical Information
Schefflera and Weeping Lovegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Weeping Lovegrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Weeping Lovegrass are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Weeping Lovegrass
Care of Schefflera and Weeping Lovegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Lovegrass pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.