Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Bumblebees
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
Common Name
Schefflera
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
In Hindi
Schefflera
Wild Snapdragon
In German
Schefflera
Wilde Snapdragon
In French
Schefflera
Snapdragon sauvage
In Spanish
Schefflera
Salvaje Snapdragon
In Greek
Schefflera
άγρια Snapdragon
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Selvagem Snapdragon
In Polish
Schefflera
Dziki Snapdragon
In Latin
Schefflera
Phlox Ferae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Araliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Scrophularioideae
Properties of Schefflera and Wild Snapdragon
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Wild Snapdragon? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Wild Snapdragon. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Wild Snapdragon doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Wild Snapdragon 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 Snapdragon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Wild Snapdragon
Season and care of Schefflera and Wild Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Wild Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Wild Snapdragon Physical Information
Schefflera and Wild Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Wild Snapdragon are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Wild Snapdragon
Care of Schefflera and Wild Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Snapdragon 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 Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.