Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
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Types
Sophora secundiflora
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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
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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Attracts
Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
Poisonous
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
Schefflera
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
Schefflera
In German
Meskalbohne
Schefflera
In French
Calia secundiflora
Schefflera
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Schefflera
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
Schefflera
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Schefflera
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Texas Mountain Laurel and Schefflera. Texas Mountain Laurel doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Mountain Laurel does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Mountain Laurel has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Poisonous. 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 Texas Mountain Laurel and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Schefflera
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Schefflera season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Schefflera Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Schefflera
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel 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.