Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
it is a type of oleander
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
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
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
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
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Gentianales
Family
Araliaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Cascabela
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.
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.