Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
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Types
Iris sibirica
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
pollinators
Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Schefflera
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Schefflera
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Schefflera
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Schefflera
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Schefflera
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Schefflera
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Schefflera
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Siberian Iris and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Iris and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Siberian Iris and Schefflera. Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Siberian Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Siberian Iris has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Schefflera has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Siberian Iris and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Schefflera
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Schefflera season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Iris and Schefflera Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Schefflera are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Siberian Iris and Schefflera
Care of Siberian Iris and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.