Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Vomiting
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Rockets Freifrau
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Rocket Dame
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Rocket Dame
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Apiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Arboricola
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Arboricola season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Arboricola Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Arboricola are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Arboricola
Care of Dame's Rocket and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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.