Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Quamash
Habitat
Moist Soils
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs, 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 water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Flying insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
केमाज़
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Camas
In French
arboricola
Plante
Camas
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
Camas
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
Camas
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Camas
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Camas
In Latin
arboricola
planta
camas
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Araliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Camassia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Arboricola and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Arboricola and Camas? We provide you with everything About Arboricola and Camas. Arboricola doesn't have thorns and Camas 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 Camas 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 Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arboricola and Camas
Season and care of Arboricola and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Camas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Camas Physical Information
Arboricola and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Arboricola and Camas are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Arboricola and Camas
Care of Arboricola and Camas 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 Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.