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About Schefflera and Yarrow


About Yarrow and Schefflera


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Flowering Plants, Herbs  

Origin
-  
Asia, Europe, North America  

Types
Schefflera actinophylla  
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula  

Number of Varieties
900  
15
85  
99+

Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites  
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
2-9  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
-  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
-  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
900.00 cm  
99+
20.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
150.00 cm  
99+
35.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
Pink, Red, Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
-  
Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
-  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
-  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Obtuse  
Fern like  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
-  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings  
Divison, Tip cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering  
Needs less watering  

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, Slightly 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 main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
No fertilizers needed  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
-  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Mites  
-  

Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis  
Skin irritation  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls  
Showy Purposes, small hedge  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache  

Part of Plant Used
-  
Flowers  

Other Uses
-  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

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, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'  
Achillea millefolium  

Common Name
Schefflera  
Yarrow, common yarrow  

In Hindi
Schefflera  
एक प्रकार का पौधा  

In German
Schefflera  
Gemeine Schafgarbe  

In French
Schefflera  
Millefeuille  

In Spanish
Schefflera  
La milenrama  

In Greek
Schefflera  
μυριόφυλλο  

In Portuguese
Schefflera  
milefólio  

In Polish
Schefflera  
krwawnika  

In Latin
Schefflera  
ACHILLEOS  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Apiales  
Asterales  

Family
Araliaceae  
Asteraceae  

Genus
Schefflera  
Achillea  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
700  
36
110  

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Properties of Schefflera and Yarrow

Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Yarrow? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Yarrow. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Yarrow doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Yarrow 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 Yarrow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Schefflera and Yarrow

Season and care of Schefflera and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.

Schefflera and Yarrow Physical Information

Schefflera and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Yarrow are as follows:

Care of Schefflera and Yarrow

Care of Schefflera and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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