Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
arboricola
Plante
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
arboricola
planta
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araliaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Arboricola and Ornamental Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Arboricola and Ornamental Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Arboricola and Ornamental Rhubarb. Arboricola doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arboricola and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Arboricola and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Arboricola and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Arboricola and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Arboricola and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done 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 Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.