Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Kniphofia uvaria
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Damp Places, Marshy ground
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Used As Indoor Plant
No
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
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
Schefflera
In Hindi
Tritoma
Schefflera
In German
Tritoma
Schefflera
In French
Tritoma
Schefflera
In Spanish
tritoma
Schefflera
In Greek
tritoma
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Tritoma
Schefflera
In Polish
Tritoma
Schefflera
In Latin
Trytoma
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Liliaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Kniphofia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Tritoma and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Tritoma and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Tritoma and Schefflera. Tritoma doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Tritoma does not have fragrant flowers. Tritoma 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 Tritoma and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tritoma and Schefflera
Season and care of Tritoma and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Tritoma and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tritoma season is Spring and Summer and Schefflera season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Tritoma and Schefflera Physical Information
Tritoma and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tritoma and Schefflera are as follows:
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Tritoma and Schefflera
Care of Tritoma and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma 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.