Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Ever red , Crimson queen
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Shady Edge
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Lime Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
Schefflera
In Hindi
Weeping Maple
Schefflera
In German
Weeping Maple
Schefflera
In French
Maple pleureur
Schefflera
In Spanish
weeping maple
Schefflera
In Greek
weeping maple
Schefflera
In Portuguese
chorando de bordo
Schefflera
In Polish
płacz klonu
Schefflera
In Latin
weeping maple
Schefflera
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Weeping Maple and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Weeping Maple and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Weeping Maple and Schefflera. Weeping Maple doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Weeping Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Weeping Maple 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 Weeping Maple and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Weeping Maple and Schefflera
Season and care of Weeping Maple and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Maple and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Maple and Schefflera Physical Information
Weeping Maple and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Maple and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Weeping Maple and Schefflera
Care of Weeping Maple and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Maple 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 Weeping Maple 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.