Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
China
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Budding, From Rhizomes, 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
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
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
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
हेगड़े बांस
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Hedge Bambus
In French
arboricola
Plante
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
arboricola
planta
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Arboricola and Hedge Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Arboricola and Hedge Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Arboricola and Hedge Bamboo. Arboricola doesn't have thorns and Hedge Bamboo 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 Hedge Bamboo 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 Hedge Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arboricola and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Arboricola and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Arboricola and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Arboricola and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Hedge Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Arboricola and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Arboricola and Hedge Bamboo 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 Hedge Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.