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Schefflera Arboricolas are evergreen shrubs and are flowering plants part, of the Araliaceae plant family. They are not native to Florida landscape but originated all the way over in Taiwan. You may also know them by their more familiar name the Umbrella Tree. Schefflera Arboricolas can grow up to 27 feet high or more. Pictured is a variegated Arboricola

All Schefflera Arboricolas are poisonous to humans, animals and reptiles causing minor irritations to kidney , liver failure and even death.

Schefflera Arboricolas can thrive in a variety type of light, but likes full sun if possible. Regular watering twice a week would be sufficient for proper maintenance. Arboricolas are affected by common diseases like fungi, leaf spots and sooty mold. Because of the thick leaves Schefflera Arboricolas are acceptable to sucking insects like mites, aphids and thrips.

References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schefflera_arboricola

Loropetalum is a beautiful plant coming in different colors and shade of burgundy green and purple they typically grow into shrubs when maintained properly but can become a small tree growing up to 15 feet in height.

It is in the witch-hazel plant family, and Loropetelum is a not native plant to Florida they come China and Southeast Asia.

Full sun areas is the favorite places for Loropetalums, but they do fine in light or still hot afternoon shade. They are considered moderately drought tolerant plants, needing water a couple times a week. Normal water restrictions is tolerable. Water Loropetalums, as with any plant, before 10am and after 5pm, because water droplets on the leaves can act like a magnifying glass and burn them.

Problems associated with many Loropetalums is copper deficiency, Pseudcercospora and Olive Gall.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loropetalum

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/EP/EP56200.pdf

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