Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa chinensis
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
China Rose, Chinese rose
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
चीनी गुलाब
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Rosa chinensis
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Rosier de Chine
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Rosa chinensis
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Rosa chinensis
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
chinese Rose
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Chińska róża
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Chinese rosa
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Rose and Arboricola
Season and care of China Rose and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about China Rose and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Rose is Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Rose and Arboricola Physical Information
China Rose and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of China Rose and Arboricola are as follows:
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of China Rose and Arboricola
Care of China Rose and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.