Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Europe, Russia
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Primula elatior
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
Oxlip
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
arboricola
Plante
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
Primula elatior
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
δακράκι
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Oxlip
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Oxlip
In Latin
arboricola
planta
Oxlip
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Schefflera
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arboricola and Oxlip
Season and care of Arboricola and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Oxlip Physical Information
Arboricola and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Oxlip are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Arboricola and Oxlip
Care of Arboricola and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.