Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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 Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Tabernaemontana
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Tabernaemontana
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Arboricola
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crape Jasmine and Arboricola Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Arboricola are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Arboricola
Care of Crape Jasmine and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Crape Jasmine 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.