Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Sunny Edge
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Coral, Crimson, Lavender, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray 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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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally, 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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Mites
Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for insects
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
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Other Uses
bulb used as starch
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCORIS
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Naked Ladies, Spiderlily, Surprise Lily
Schefflera
In Hindi
surprise lily
Schefflera
In German
Überraschung Lilie
Schefflera
In French
Lycoris squamigera
Schefflera
In Spanish
Lycoris squamigera
Schefflera
In Greek
surprise lily
Schefflera
In Portuguese
surpresa lírio
Schefflera
In Polish
niespodzianka lilia
Schefflera
In Latin
surprise lily
Schefflera
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Properties of Surprise Lily and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Surprise Lily and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Surprise Lily and Schefflera. Surprise Lily doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Surprise Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Surprise Lily 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 Surprise Lily and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Surprise Lily and Schefflera
Season and care of Surprise Lily and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Surprise Lily and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Surprise Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Surprise Lily is and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Surprise Lily is and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Surprise Lily and Schefflera Physical Information
Surprise Lily and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Surprise Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Surprise Lily and Schefflera are as follows:
Surprise Lily flower color: White, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Coral, Crimson, Lavender and Ivory
Surprise Lily leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Surprise Lily and Schefflera
Care of Surprise Lily and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Surprise Lily pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally, 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 Surprise Lily 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.