Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
  
Eastern Asia
  
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Moist Soils
  
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
6-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-2
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
  
Red, Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Maple shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
Needs watering once a week, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Fungal Diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
  
Sore Eyes
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Bark, Sap
  
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
  
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
  
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
  
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
  
Common Name
Umbrella plant
  
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
  
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
  
Fireglow मेपल
  
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
  
Fireglow Maple
  
In French
arboricola
Plante
  
fireglow Maple
  
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
  
Fireglow arce
  
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
  
Fireglow Maple
  
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
  
Fireglow bordo
  
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
  
fireglow Klon
  
In Latin
arboricola
planta
  
Viridis Maple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Eudicotyledones
  
Order
Apiales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Araliaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Schefflera
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aralioideae
  
Amaryllidoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Arboricola and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Arboricola and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Arboricola and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Arboricola and Fireglow Maple
Care of Arboricola and Fireglow Maple 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 Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.