Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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 Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Mites
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
-
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Schefflera
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
Schefflera
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Schefflera
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Schefflera
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Schefflera
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Schefflera
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Schefflera
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Schefflera
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Schefflera
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schefflera and Arboricola
Season and care of Schefflera and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Arboricola Physical Information
Schefflera and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Arboricola are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Arboricola
Care of Schefflera and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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.