Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Central America, South America
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
-
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Umbrella plant
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
String Bean
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Bohne
In French
arboricola
Plante
Haricot vert
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
String Bean
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Feijão de corda
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
arboricola
planta
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Arboricola and String Bean
Season and care of Arboricola and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and String Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and String Bean Physical Information
Arboricola and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and String Bean are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Arboricola and String Bean
Care of Arboricola and String Bean 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 String Bean 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 String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.