Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Europe
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Moist Soils
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Sellerie Kohl
In French
arboricola
Plante
céleri chou
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
apio col
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
aipo couve
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
seler Kapusta
In Latin
arboricola
planta
Brassica apium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Araliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Arboricola and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Arboricola and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Arboricola and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Arboricola and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Arboricola and Celery Cabbage
Care of Arboricola and Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.