Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Africa
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
ब्लू लोटस
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Blue Lotus
In French
arboricola
Plante
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Blue Lotus
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Blue Lotus
In Latin
arboricola
planta
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Nymphaeales
Family
Araliaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Arboricola and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Arboricola and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Arboricola and Blue Lotus. Arboricola doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Arboricola does not have fragrant flowers. Arboricola has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous and Swelling and Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous and Swelling. 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 Arboricola and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arboricola and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Arboricola and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Arboricola and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Arboricola and Blue Lotus
Care of Arboricola and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.