Arboricola

Peppertree

About Arboricola and Peppertree

Arboricola

Peppertree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China

South America

Types

Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

3100

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Habitat

Moist Soils

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-158-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

243.84 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

182.88 cm1,219.20 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Bronze

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange, Black

Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Insignificant

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge

Condiment, Gum

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHEFFLERA arboricola

SCHINUS molle

Common Name

Umbrella plant

Peppertree

In Hindi

Arboricola Plant

Peppertree

In German

arboricola Pflanze

Peppertree

In French

arboricola Plante

Peppertree

In Spanish

arboricola Planta

peppertree

In Greek

Αρμπορικόλα Φυτό

Peppertree

In Portuguese

arboricola Plantar

Peppertree

In Polish

arboricola Roślina

Peppertree

In Latin

arboricola planta

Peppertree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Sapindales

Family

Araliaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Schefflera

Schinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Aralioideae

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

150600

1 27800

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Properties of Arboricola and Peppertree

Wondering what are the properties of Arboricola and Peppertree? We provide you with everything About Arboricola and Peppertree. Arboricola doesn't have thorns and Peppertree 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 Peppertree 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 Peppertree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arboricola and Peppertree

Season and care of Arboricola and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Arboricola and Peppertree Physical Information

Arboricola and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Peppertree are as follows:

Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green

Care of Arboricola and Peppertree

Care of Arboricola and Peppertree 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 Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.