Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
World/Pandemic
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
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
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
no allergic reactions
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
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Culinary use
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
भारतीय मैलो
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
indische Malve
In French
arboricola
Plante
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
malva india
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Mallow indiana
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
arboricola
planta
vitifolium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arboricola and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Arboricola and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Arboricola and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Arboricola and Indian Mallow
Care of Arboricola and Indian Mallow 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 Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.