Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Caribbean, South America
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
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, Does not require regular watering
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Fruit Bats
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Umbrella plant
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
सीताफल
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
Zuckerapfel
In French
arboricola
Plante
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
Pinha
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
arboricola
planta
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Magnoliales
Family
Araliaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Arboricola and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Arboricola and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Arboricola and Sugar Apple. Arboricola doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arboricola and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Arboricola and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Arboricola and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Arboricola and Sugar Apple
Care of Arboricola and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.