Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Not Available
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Abdominal distension
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
अजवाइन
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Ajowan
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Ajowan
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
aipo
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
seler
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
semina Carom
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Arboricola
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Arboricola Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Arboricola are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Arboricola
Care of Ajwain plant and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.