Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Japan
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison
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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Not Available
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, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
hakone grass
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Hakone Gras
In French
arboricola
Plante
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
hierba Hakone
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Hakone grama
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Hakone trawa
In Latin
arboricola
planta
Hakone herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Arboricola and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Arboricola and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Arboricola and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Arboricola and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Arboricola and Hakone Grass
Care of Arboricola and Hakone Grass 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 Hakone Grass 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 Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.