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About Schefflera and Yellow Oleander


About Yellow Oleander and Schefflera


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Broadleaf Evergreen  

Origin
-  
Mexico, Central America, South America  

Types
Schefflera actinophylla  
it is a type of oleander  

Number of Varieties
900  
15
10  

Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites  
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
9-15  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
-  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
21,22  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
900.00 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
150.00 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Red, Green, Black  

Leaf Color in Spring
-  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
-  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
-  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Obtuse  
Long Narrow  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam, Sand  

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

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
-  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
-  
Pollution, Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Cuttings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering  
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

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  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Bacteria, fungus, Insects  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Pollution, Salt  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
-  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Mites  
-  

Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis  
Phytodermatitis, Toxic  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
-  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
-  

Part of Plant Used
-  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
-  
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant  

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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'  
THEVETIA peruviana  

Common Name
Schefflera  
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut  

In Hindi
Schefflera  
पीला कनेर  

In German
Schefflera  
Gelbe Oleander  

In French
Schefflera  
Oleander Jaune  

In Spanish
Schefflera  
Oleander amarillo  

In Greek
Schefflera  
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη  

In Portuguese
Schefflera  
Oleander amarelo  

In Polish
Schefflera  
żółta Oleander  

In Latin
Schefflera  
Yellow haurit Cleander  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Apiales  
Gentianales  

Family
Araliaceae  
Apocynaceae  

Genus
Schefflera  
Cascabela  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
700  
36
100  

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Properties of Schefflera and Yellow Oleander

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

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Season and Care of Schefflera and Yellow Oleander

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

Schefflera and Yellow Oleander Physical Information

Schefflera and Yellow Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Yellow Oleander are as follows:

Care of Schefflera and Yellow Oleander

Care of Schefflera and Yellow Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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