Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Australia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Arboricola
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Splendid Hibiscus and Arboricola Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Arboricola are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Arboricola
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads 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 Splendid Hibiscus 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.