Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
pollinators
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
Bog Rosemary
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Rosmarinheide
In French
arboricola
Plante
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
arboricola
planta
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Andromeda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Arboricola and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Arboricola and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Arboricola and Bog Rosemary. Arboricola doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arboricola and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Arboricola and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Arboricola and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Arboricola and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Arboricola and Bog Rosemary
Care of Arboricola and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.