Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
Oxlip
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Primula elatior
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
δακράκι
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Oxlip
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Oxlip
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Oxlip
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Arboricola
Season and care of Oxlip and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Arboricola season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Arboricola Physical Information
Oxlip and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Arboricola are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Arboricola
Care of Oxlip and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Oxlip 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.