Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Cutting
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, Needs good drainage
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
Clay, 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
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
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
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
arboricola
Plante
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
arboricola
planta
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Araliaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arboricola and Malabar nut
Season and care of Arboricola and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Malabar nut Physical Information
Arboricola and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Arboricola and Malabar nut are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arboricola and Malabar nut
Care of Arboricola and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.