Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
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
Seeds
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
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
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
arboricola
Plante
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
arboricola
planta
Bushy bluestem 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
Season and Care of Arboricola and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Arboricola and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Arboricola and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Arboricola and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Arboricola and Bushy Bluestem 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 Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.