Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
-
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Schefflera
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Schefflera
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Schefflera
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Schefflera
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Schefflera
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Schefflera
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Schefflera
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Schefflera
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Polemonioideae
Properties of Schefflera and Wild Blue Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Wild Blue Phlox? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Wild Blue Phlox. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Schefflera and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Schefflera and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Schefflera and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Schefflera and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.