Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not available
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Banks, Slopes, Temperate Regions
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Canker, Root knot nematode
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, 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
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Container, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Grown for shade
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pachysandra terminalis
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Pachysandra, Japanese pachysandra, carpet box, Japanese spurge
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
जापानी रसदार पौधा
Arboricola
Plant
In German
japanische Spurge
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Euphorbe japonaise
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Euphorbia japonesa
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Ευφόρβιο
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Spurge japonês
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
japoński Wilczomlecz
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Spurge Italica
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Apiales
Family
Buxaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Pachysandra
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Spurge and Arboricola
Season and care of Japanese Spurge and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Spurge and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Spurge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Spurge is Loam and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Spurge is Acidic, Neutral and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Spurge and Arboricola Physical Information
Japanese Spurge and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Spurge height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Japanese Spurge and Arboricola are as follows:
Japanese Spurge flower color: White
Japanese Spurge leaf color: Dark Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Spurge and Arboricola
Care of Japanese Spurge and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Spurge 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 Japanese Spurge 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.