Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, From bulbs, 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
Keep ground moist
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Whiteflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
None
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
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
meadow saffron
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Herbstzeitlose
In French
arboricola
Plante
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
arboricola
planta
autumnale
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Arboricola and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Arboricola and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Arboricola and Meadow Saffron. Arboricola doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arboricola and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Arboricola and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Arboricola and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Arboricola and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Arboricola and Meadow Saffron
Care of Arboricola and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.