Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
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Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Fruit Bats
Mites
Allergy
Oral Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
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Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Schefflera
In Hindi
सीताफल
Schefflera
In German
Zuckerapfel
Schefflera
In French
Sugar Apple
Schefflera
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Schefflera
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Pinha
Schefflera
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Schefflera
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Apiales
Family
Annonaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Sugar Apple and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Schefflera. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy. 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 Sugar Apple and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Schefflera
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Schefflera season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Schefflera Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Sugar Apple and Schefflera
Care of Sugar Apple and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple 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.