Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, 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
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, 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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Umbrella plant
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
चीकू
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Breiapfelbaum
In French
arboricola
Plante
Sapotillier
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
chicle
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
sapodilla
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
sapodilla
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
arboricola
planta
sapodilla
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Sapotoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arboricola and Sapodilla
Season and care of Arboricola and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Arboricola and Sapodilla Physical Information
Arboricola and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Sapodilla are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Arboricola and Sapodilla
Care of Arboricola and Sapodilla 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 Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.