Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
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
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Lavender
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
Lavender
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Lavendel
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Lavande
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Lavanda
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
λεβάντα
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Lavanda
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Lawenda
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Lavendula
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lavender and Arboricola
Season and care of Lavender and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavender and Arboricola Physical Information
Lavender and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Arboricola are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Lavender and Arboricola
Care of Lavender and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth 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 Lavender 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.