Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Primary Rainforest, Riverbanks, subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Circular and deeply palmately-lobed
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats
Mites
Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Asthma
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Latex, Leaves
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Other Uses
Used in making tea, Used in pies, cakes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CECROPIA palmata
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Snakewood Tree
Schefflera
In Hindi
Snakewood Tree
Schefflera
In German
Schlangenholz -Baum
Schefflera
In French
Amourette Arbre
Schefflera
In Spanish
Árbol de madera de serpiente
Schefflera
In Greek
Snakewood Tree
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Snakewood Tree
Schefflera
In Polish
Snakewood Tree
Schefflera
In Latin
Snakewood Tree
Schefflera
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledoneae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Urticaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Cecropia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Snakewood Tree and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Snakewood Tree and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Snakewood Tree and Schefflera. Snakewood Tree doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Snakewood Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Snakewood Tree has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory. 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 Snakewood Tree and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Snakewood Tree and Schefflera
Season and care of Snakewood Tree and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Snakewood Tree and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snakewood Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snakewood Tree is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Snakewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Snakewood Tree and Schefflera Physical Information
Snakewood Tree and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Snakewood Tree height is 850.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Snakewood Tree and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Snakewood Tree and Schefflera
Care of Snakewood Tree and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snakewood Tree 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 Snakewood Tree 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.