Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
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Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Mites
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Schefflera
In Hindi
Water Celery
Schefflera
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Schefflera
In French
Céleri d'eau
Schefflera
In Spanish
El apio agua
Schefflera
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Schefflera
In Polish
Seler Woda
Schefflera
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Oenanthe
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Water Celery and Schefflera
Season and care of Water Celery and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Celery and Schefflera Physical Information
Water Celery and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Water Celery and Schefflera
Care of Water Celery and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery 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.