Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Moist Soils
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Root Division, 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
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
Broomsedge grass
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
broomsedge Gras
In French
arboricola
Plante
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
arboricola
planta
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Arboricola and Broomsedge
Season and care of Arboricola and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Broomsedge Physical Information
Arboricola and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Broomsedge are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Arboricola and Broomsedge
Care of Arboricola and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.