Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Fruit
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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 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
Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
-
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
Schefflera
In Hindi
Sour cherry
Schefflera
In German
Sauerkirsche
Schefflera
In French
Prunus cerasus
Schefflera
In Spanish
Prunus cerasus
Schefflera
In Greek
Sour cherry
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Ginja
Schefflera
In Polish
Wiśnia pospolita
Schefflera
In Latin
Prunus cerasus
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Sour Cherry and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Sour Cherry and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Sour Cherry and Schefflera. Sour Cherry doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Sour Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sour Cherry has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness 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 Sour Cherry and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sour Cherry and Schefflera
Season and care of Sour Cherry and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Sour Cherry and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Schefflera season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Sour Cherry is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Sour Cherry and Schefflera Physical Information
Sour Cherry and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sour Cherry and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Sour Cherry and Schefflera
Care of Sour Cherry and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry 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.