Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Mites
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSCOREA alata
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
Schefflera
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Schefflera
In German
Hortensie
Schefflera
In French
Hortensia
Schefflera
In Spanish
Hortensia
Schefflera
In Greek
υδραγεία
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Schefflera
In Polish
Hortensja
Schefflera
In Latin
Hibiscus
Schefflera
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Ubi and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Ubi and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Ubi and Schefflera. Ubi doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Ubi does not have fragrant flowers. Ubi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Ubi and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ubi and Schefflera
Season and care of Ubi and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Ubi and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ubi season is Spring and Summer and Schefflera season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ubi is Clay, Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Ubi and Schefflera Physical Information
Ubi and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Ubi and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Ubi and Schefflera
Care of Ubi and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.