Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Not Available
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
No
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
Whole plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Umbrella plant
False Indigo
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
इंडिगो
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
falsches Indigo
In French
arboricola
Plante
faux Indigo
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
false Indigo
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
arboricola
planta
falsum indicum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Araliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Arboricola and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Arboricola and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Arboricola and False Indigo. Arboricola doesn't have thorns and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arboricola and False Indigo
Season and care of Arboricola and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and False Indigo Physical Information
Arboricola and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and False Indigo are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Arboricola and False Indigo
Care of Arboricola and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.