Verbena

Schefflera

About Verbena and Schefflera

Verbena

Schefflera

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

America, Europe

Types

Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana

Schefflera actinophylla

Number of Varieties

50900

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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

Bog Garden, Shaded sites

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

6.56 cm900.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

10.50 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Obtuse

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Well drained

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Well drained

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Foliage Sheen

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Mites

Allergy

Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough

contact allergic dermatitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Purpletop Vervain

SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'

Common Name

Verbena

Schefflera

In Hindi

verbena

Schefflera

In German

Eisenkraut

Schefflera

In French

verveine

Schefflera

In Spanish

Verbena

Schefflera

In Greek

λουίζα

Schefflera

In Portuguese

verbena

Schefflera

In Polish

werbena

Schefflera

In Latin

Grindelia

Schefflera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Apiales

Family

Verbenaceae

Araliaceae

Genus

Verbena

Schefflera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

250700

1 27800

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Properties of Verbena and Schefflera

Wondering what are the properties of Verbena and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Verbena and Schefflera. Verbena doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Verbena has allergic reactions like Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness and Whooping Cough and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness and Whooping Cough. 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 Verbena and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Verbena and Schefflera

Season and care of Verbena and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Schefflera season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.

Verbena and Schefflera Physical Information

Verbena and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Schefflera are as follows:

Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:

Care of Verbena and Schefflera

Care of Verbena and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Verbena 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.