Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Trumpet
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, 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
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
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Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Schefflera
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
Schefflera
In German
Trompete Baum
Schefflera
In French
Trompette Arbre
Schefflera
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
Schefflera
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
Schefflera
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
Schefflera
In Latin
Tuba ligno
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cecropiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Cecropia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
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Properties of Trumpet Tree and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Trumpet Tree and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Trumpet Tree and Schefflera. Trumpet Tree doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Trumpet Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Trumpet Tree 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 Trumpet Tree and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Schefflera
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Trumpet Tree and Schefflera Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Trumpet Tree and Schefflera
Care of Trumpet Tree and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet Tree 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.