Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, 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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
Lungwort
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Lungenkraut
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
pulmonaire
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Lungwort
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Lungwort
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
pulmonária
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
płucnik
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Lungwort
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Ascomycota
Vascular plant
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Apiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and Arboricola
Season and care of Lungwort and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Arboricola Physical Information
Lungwort and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Arboricola are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Lungwort and Arboricola
Care of Lungwort and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.