Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Ranunkel
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Ranunculus
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
ranúnculo
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Ranunculus
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Ranogkylos
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Ranogkylos
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Apiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Arboricola
Season and care of Ranunculus and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Arboricola Physical Information
Ranunculus and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Arboricola are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Ranunculus and Arboricola
Care of Ranunculus and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Ranunculus 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.