Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Mountain Fire , Variegata , Purity , Red Mill
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
White, Red, Light Pink, Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
stem tip cuttings
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
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
dieback, Leaf spot, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Applicable
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
PIERIS japonica
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Japanese Andromeda
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
Japanese pieris
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Japanese pieris
In French
arboricola
Plante
Japanese pieris
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
Japanese pieris
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
Japanese pieris
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Japanese pieris
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Japanese pieris
In Latin
arboricola
planta
Japanese pieris
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lyonieae
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Arboricola and Japanese Pieris
Season and care of Arboricola and Japanese Pieris is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Japanese Pieris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Pieris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pieris is Loam while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Pieris is Acidic.
Arboricola and Japanese Pieris Physical Information
Arboricola and Japanese Pieris physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Japanese Pieris height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Japanese Pieris are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Japanese Pieris flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
- Japanese Pieris leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink and Bronze
Care of Arboricola and Japanese Pieris
Care of Arboricola and Japanese Pieris 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 Japanese Pieris pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Japanese Pieris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.