Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Mites
Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
In Hindi
Twinleaf
Schefflera
In German
Twinleaf
Schefflera
In French
Twinleaf
Schefflera
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Schefflera
In Greek
Twinleaf
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Schefflera
In Polish
Twinleaf
Schefflera
In Latin
Twinleaf
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Apiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Twinleaf and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Schefflera. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Schefflera
Season and care of Twinleaf and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Twinleaf and Schefflera Physical Information
Twinleaf and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Twinleaf and Schefflera
Care of Twinleaf and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Twinleaf 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.