Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Grassland
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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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Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
Schefflera
In Hindi
Sun Star
Schefflera
In German
Sun Star
Schefflera
In French
Sun Star
Schefflera
In Spanish
Sun Star
Schefflera
In Greek
Sun Star
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Sun Star
Schefflera
In Polish
Sun Star
Schefflera
In Latin
Sun Star
Schefflera
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Asparagaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Sun Star and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Sun Star and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Sun Star and Schefflera. Sun Star doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Sun Star does not have fragrant flowers. Sun Star 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 Sun Star and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sun Star and Schefflera
Season and care of Sun Star and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Sun Star and Schefflera Physical Information
Sun Star and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Sun Star and Schefflera
Care of Sun Star and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star 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 Sun Star 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.