Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Ever red , Crimson queen
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
Common Name
Schefflera
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Schefflera
Weeping Maple
In German
Schefflera
Weeping Maple
In French
Schefflera
Maple pleureur
In Spanish
Schefflera
weeping maple
In Greek
Schefflera
weeping maple
In Portuguese
Schefflera
chorando de bordo
In Polish
Schefflera
płacz klonu
In Latin
Schefflera
weeping maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Araliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Schefflera and Weeping Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Weeping Maple? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Weeping Maple. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Weeping Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Weeping Maple 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 Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Weeping Maple
Season and care of Schefflera and Weeping Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Weeping Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Weeping Maple Physical Information
Schefflera and Weeping Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Weeping Maple are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Weeping Maple
Care of Schefflera and Weeping Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Maple 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 Weeping Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.