Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, 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
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Mites
Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Schefflera
In Hindi
Sinningia
Schefflera
In German
Sinningia
Schefflera
In French
Sinningia
Schefflera
In Spanish
Sinningia
Schefflera
In Greek
Sinningia
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Sinningia
Schefflera
In Polish
Sinningia
Schefflera
In Latin
Sinningia
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Sinningia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Sinningia and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Sinningia and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Sinningia and Schefflera. Sinningia doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Sinningia does not have fragrant flowers. Sinningia has allergic reactions like and Schefflera has allergic reactions like . 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 Sinningia and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sinningia and Schefflera
Season and care of Sinningia and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Sinningia and Schefflera Physical Information
Sinningia and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Sinningia and Schefflera
Care of Sinningia and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sinningia 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.